"Full dilation" refers to the final stage of the birthing process when a woman's cervix has opened fully to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal.
Sentences with «full dilation»
Stage 1 is long, sometimes lasting from 6 to 12 hours and ends with full dilation of the cervix as she prepares to deliver a puppy. (pethelpful.com)
This stage of labor is very long, lasting 6 - 12 hours and culminates with full dilation of the cervix in preparation to expel a puppy. (marvistavet.com)
««My son was born by «emergency» caesarean after induction at 42 weeks, I say «emergency» as I have since discovered the reason was rather dubious (I was at full dilation and pushing, they said my son was in distress — apgar of 9 indicates he wasn't) but I digress.» (skepticalob.com)