Written By: Nabira Safiullah & Ola AlZahabi
"Did you know that you can measure your cervix dilation without any vaginal exams? That sounds interesting! How is that possible? Have you ever heard of the 'purple line'?
This is the first way to measure dilation. Although it may sound weird or unbelievable, scientific studies have confirmed its accuracy. When a mom is dilating, a purple or brownish line appears, rising upwards from the anus to the top cleft between the buttocks. This visual cue indicates that the baby's head is crowning.
The purple-brownish line is usually visible in about 75% of women in labor, but not typically in those with medically induced labors. As dilation progresses, the line rises higher. Measuring this line alone can be challenging, so it's helpful to have someone assist.
Using the line measurements below, you can estimate dilation:
- 5.3 cm = 1-2 cm dilated
- 7.8 cm = 3-6 cm dilated
- 8.7 cm = 7-8 cm dilated
- 9.6 cm = 9-10 cm dilated
Since the purple-brownish line is only visible in about 75% of laboring women, do you know another way to determine dilation?
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Amazing! Love learning about more tips like these, feels like a hack every pregnant mom should know!
Interesting observation indeed
Thank you for sharing the measurements, it’s an important tip to know.
An important tip!
Thankyou for sharing this
Very impressive and important sign to ba aware of thank you
Very helpful JazakumAllah Khair
So helpful to know and avoid unnecessary vaginal checks!!
Very interesting and informative!
Subhan Allah , I was amazed when I first heard about it!!
I want every mother to know this important information.
Love this! And probably the reason the doctors don’t talk about this is their mom’s are always on their backs!
Very important information, jazzaki Allah Khayrn
Very important information
Every Single Day, I continue learning more about our amazing bodies SubhanAllah.
Love learning something new! Thank you ladies for sharing this with us!
Interesting
jazakumullah khyran <3
jazakumullah khyran <3
Allahumma barik. Excellent tip.
Allahumma barik. I love this tip.