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Is "ENGAGED" the same as " EFFACED"?
I have a question that may be stupid. What is the difference between engaged and effaced? I'm 3cm dialated and 60% effaced. Is my little guy engaged? Thanks, Anita
effaced = thinning of the cervix
engaged = the babies head being in the birth canal. once fully "engaged" your usually ready to give birth.
engaged = the babies head being in the birth canal. once fully "engaged" your usually ready to give birth.
LOL- I think sweetangel meant effacement was the thinning of the cervix, not uterus.
Engaged is when baby's head is in position for birth (like actually in the birth canal, not just head-down).
Engaged is when baby's head is in position for birth (like actually in the birth canal, not just head-down).
I just found this site....
http:/ /www. amazingpregnancy .com/pregnancy- articles/194.html
http:/ /www. amazingpregnancy .com/pregnancy- articles/194.html
Engaged refers to the station your baby is at in your pelvis and effacement refers to the thinning of your uterus. I believe they are totally independent of each other. You can have an engaged baby and no effacement or you can have total effacement and an unengaged baby.
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