The present invention provides a medical device for measuring cervical
dilation including an elongate body defining a proximal end and a distal
end, as well as an expandable element coupled to the distal end of the
elongate body. An array of movable elements may be disposed
circumferentially about the elongate body, where the array of movable
elements is movably coupled to the distal end of the elongate body by a
plurality of wires. The medical device may further include a measurement
mechanism able to determine a radial spacing of the array of movable
elements, as well as a dilation indicator in communication with the
measurement mechanism. One or more pressure sensors may be coupled to the
array of movable elements, whereby a control element is in communication
with the pressure sensors. In addition, an inflation source may be
included in fluid communication with the expandable element.