Which of the following occurrences is associated with cervical dilation and effacement?
a. Bloody show
b. False labor
c. Lightening
d. Bladder distention
A
As the cervix begins to soften, dilate, and efface, expulsion of the mucus plug that sealed the cervix during pregnancy occurs. This causes rupture of small cervical capillaries.
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