Full dilatation is reached when the cervix is the size of the baby's head; at around 10 cm dilation for a term baby. This is usually done using the fingers.
the doctor checks your basic mobility, makes sure that you don't have any defects that will cause you to get hurt, and all in general checks you physical status.
You usually start having pelvic examinations at 36 weeks (the start of the nineth month of preganncy.) They will continue at each weekly visit until the birth of the baby.
You usually start having...
doctors were there to medically help whoever needed it, even though most died of infection due to non-sterial equipment. They would treat troop members suffering from lice, trench foot, mustard gas...