Dilating: The widening and opening of the cervix caused by uterine contractions.
verb (used with object) 1. to make wider or larger; cause to expand. 2. Archaic . to describe or develop at length. verb (used without object) 3. to spread out ...
Definition of DILATE. transitive verb. 1. archaic: to describe or set forth at length or in detail . 2: to enlarge or expand in bulk or extent : distend, widen
If you're not full term, you don't necessarily have to be 10 cm to be ready to push - a lot depends on the size of the baby. I had a friend deliver at 37 weeks and her ...
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di·late (d-l t, d l t) v. di·lat·ed, di·lat·ing, di·lates. v. tr. To make wider or larger; cause to expand. v. intr. 1. To become wider or larger; expand.