3cm Dilated And 80 Effaced - Is anyone else in the same boat? Are you having frequent. What is the difference between dilation and effacement? Dilation is when your cervix opens. Itโs measured in centimeters. If your cervix is completely closed, youโre 0 centimeters (cm) dilated. I'm exactly the same as you right now. 3cm dilated and 80% effaced. With my first i stayed at 3cm for 2 weeks. I tried everything to start labor earlier but she ended up coming at. However, reaching 3 cm dilation and 80% effacement is a positive sign that labor is progressing.
Is anyone else in the same boat? Are you having frequent. What is the difference between dilation and effacement? Dilation is when your cervix opens. Itโs measured in centimeters. If your cervix is completely closed, youโre 0 centimeters (cm) dilated.