Dilation and effacement are terms that doctors and other birth professionals use to describe the changes in the cervix that are required for vaginal birth. Even if you've heard these terms, you may ...

Near the end of the third trimester, the cervix will soften in order to begin the process of effacing (thinning and stretching) and dilating (opening up) in preparation for your baby's birth. An open ...

Glucose tests, regular blood draws, cervical checks – the joys of routine healthcare during pregnancy truly never cease. That last one, though? You may not even have to do it. Here's what to know ...

Between four to six weeks after giving birth you will have a postnatal check-up from your GP, unless the maternity hospital ...