Which occurrence is associated with cervical dilation and effacement?
A) Bloody show
B) False labor
C) Lightening
D) Bladder distention

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As the cervix begins to soften,dilate,and efface,expulsion of the mucous plug that sealed the cervix during pregnancy occurs.This causes rupture of small cervical capillaries.Cervical dilation and effacement do not occur with false labor.Lightening is the descent of the fetus toward the pelvic inlet before labor.Bladder distention occurs when the bladder is not emptied frequently.It may slow down the descent of the fetus during labor.

Which Occurrence Is Associated with Cervical Dilation and Effacement