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cervical ripening

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cervical ripening
Obstetrics The stromal response of the cervix in phase 1 of parturition, which precedes the onset of labor, in which the cervix becomes softer and more dilatable. See Cervical effacement.


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At her last prenatal appointment, eight days before entering the hospital for cervical ripening and induction, she was diagnosed with a large baby and a narrow pelvic outlet.
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In November of 2004, the Tatia Oden French Memorial Foundation presented a petition to the Food and Drug Administration, demanding a more complete review of the hazards of Cytotec (Misoprostol), especially in regard to labor induction and cervical ripening.
 
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