As labor begins, your cervix softens, shortens and thins (effacement). You might feel uncomfortable, but irregular, not very painful contractions or nothing at all. Can cervical ripening start labor? Cervical ripening may help start natural labor or even shorten the labor process. Some women go into labor after cervical ripeningRead More →

It is not uncommon for the cervical ripening to take up to 24-36 hours!! It is also not uncommon to use different techniques to ripen the cervix. You may feel contractions during this process. If the contractions become painful, you will be able to request medication to relieve your discomfort.Read More →