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  • Introduction to Cervical Dilation
    • What Happens When Your Water Breaks?
      • Types of Membrane Rupture
        • Signs of Water Breaking
        • Stages of Cervical Dilation
          • Early Labor (0-3 cm)
            • Active Labor (4-7 cm)
              • Transition (8-10 cm)
              • Impact on Labor Progress
                • Potential Benefits
                  • Important Considerations
                  • What to Do When Your Water Breaks
                    • Signs of Infection
                      • Supporting Natural Progress
                        • When to Seek Immediate Care

                          Understanding Cervical Dilation When Your Water Breaks During Labor

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                          2.8 minute read
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                          A close-up illustration of a cervix dilating, overlaid with a gentle water ripple effect, symbolizing the breaking of water during labor.
                          Published January 19, 2025
                          Last Updated May 30, 2025
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                          2.8 minute read

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