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effaced?

what does effaced mean or is this a term for doctors outside UK..none of my midwifes have said if I'm effaced so just curious?
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They go by % 0 is not effaced 100% is fully effaced and should be dilating and/or in labor im 38 weeks and 50% effaced  
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thanks.. I'm having sweep at 38 weeks so hopefully I may get told something I'm not sure if in the UK they use that as I never had it with my first x
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Means your cervix is getting shorter and thinner getting ready for baby to come. Here a good site to read about it. http://www.justmommies.com/articles/effacement-and-dilation.shtml
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