@askmidwifeemily: Okay, but why does nobody show you what cervical dilation ACTUALLY looks like? 👀 Here’s a little visual with modeling clay to help you picture what 1–10 cm of cervical dilation actually looks like 🤍 📌 Save this for your birth prep so you have a visual reference when you’re learning about the stages of labor. 👯‍♀️ Send this to a pregnant friend who’s preparing for birth — because sometimes seeing it makes it click! #dilation #cervix #birth #labor #pregnancy Note: This is a simplified visual representation. At 10 cm, the cervix is fully dilated — meaning there’s no cervical rim left around the opening.