ABCs of pregnancy: D is for…
July 16, 2008 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Women's Health
D is for dictionary so you can look up all these words.
D is also for:
Dilation: As you prepare to have your baby, your cervix will begin to open, to dilate. It will deliver – believe it or not – to 10 centimeters. That’s not quite 4 inches.
Due date: The date of delivery, or the due date, is estimated based on a 40 week pregnancy (280 days). A good number of women, actually most of them, don’t deliver on their due date, but usually within a week before or after.
Doula: A doula is a woman who is hired …read more




