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What is this medical device

Cervical Dilator

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josiesmommy00

Asked by josiesmommy00 at 10:07 AM on Aug. 23, 2012 in Just for Fun

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  • Cervical Dilator- old school. Looks like the cervix got smaller as time progressed? lol
    feralxat

    Answer by feralxat at 10:13 AM on Aug. 23, 2012

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  • you're right! :) This instrument was used to dilate a woman's cervix during labor, with the amount of dilation measured on the scale by the handle. Such dilators fell out of favor because they often caused the cervix to tear.
    josiesmommy00

    Comment by josiesmommy00 (original poster) at 10:14 AM on Aug. 23, 2012

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