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Viral Video Shows What Happens To A Woman's Cervix During Birth

Here's the visual of what happens to your cervix during birth that you didn't ask for.

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Viral Video Shows What Happens To A Woman's Cervix During Birth

Jenny Recotta, a labor and delivery nurse, made a TikTok video showing what cervix dilation looks like in a laboring mom.

@thelumpymug Ever wanted a visual of what happens to your cervix during birth? 1 -10 centimeters, as shown in clay? How amazing are our bodies to be able to open and birth a baby?! #childbirth #birthtok #laboranddelivery #cervicaldilation #midwivesoftiktok #doulasoftiktok #immediatelyno #epiduralplease ♬ original sound - The Late Late Show

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