83- Your Cervix Is Not A Crystal Ball

Why Dilation Doesn’t Predict BirthYou’ve heard it. You’ve maybe even stressed over it:“You’re only 1 cm…”“You’ve been 4 cm for weeks…”“You’re not making any progress.”But here’s the truth: Your cervix is not a fortune teller.In this episode, we’re calling out the over-focus on cervical dilation and why it’s such a misleading measure of how “close” you are to labor—or how labor is progressing.You’ll learn:Why dilation doesn’t predict labor onsetWhy internal checks can create unnecessary anxietyHow “failure to progress” gets misused (especially after cesarean)Why you get to decide how much you want to know about your cervixSpoiler alert: Progress doesn’t always look linear.And your cervix is not a countdown clock.Let’s get into what real labor progress looks like, and how to trust your body even when you’re not “measuring up.”IMPORTANT LINKS: BIRTH PLANNING SESSION COACHING PROGRAM VBAC WITHOUT REGRETS COURSE POSTPARTUM BOOK WAITLIST Send me a text if you have episode request. All other questions please email me so I can reply!Send me a text if you have episode request. All other questions please email me so I can reply! Support the showFind me on Facebook & Instagram @Made4Birth or visit my website at www.made4birth.com for all the information about my coaching program.