During active labor, the cervix normally dilates to what measurement?

During active labor, the cervix normally dilates to what measurement?

• A. 4 cm
• B. 6 cm
• C. 10 cm
• D. 8 cm

Answer: (D)

During labor, dilation rises in stages. The active phase starts around 4 cm and continues as the cervix dilates further, typically up to about 8 cm before transitioning toward pushing, with complete dilation at 10 cm. Reaching eight centimeters represents being at the upper end of active labor, close to the transition to the second stage. Individual variation exists, but eight centimeters is a common benchmark for the end of active dilation.

During labor, dilation rises in stages. The active phase starts around 4 cm and continues as the cervix dilates further, typically up to about 8 cm before transitioning toward pushing, with complete dilation at 10 cm. Reaching eight centimeters represents being at the upper end of active labor, close to the transition to the second stage. Individual variation exists, but eight centimeters is a common benchmark for the end of active dilation.