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The cervix is always closed, it only starts opening towards the end of pregnancy just befor you go into labor. The mucus plug forms somewhere between 8 and 12 weeks. That completely is not true. The cervix is always open, only a tiny bit, or else sperm would have no way of entering. There is a tiny opening of the cervix at all times for sperm to enter, and for you to pass blood during a period. Once fertilization takes place, the cervix is "sealed" by what is known as a "mucous plug". During the early stages of labor, the mucous plug comes out which is one of the first signs a woman is truly in active labor. Once that happens, the cervix begins the dilate once contractions start being more persistent and close together, up until the baby is born if it is a normal pregnancy. If the cervix does not dilate, there are a number of things that can be done by a doctor to help the cervix to dilate. If everything fails, a C-Section will take place to deliver the baby. After birth, it takes a while for the cervix to completely close up again and it is extremely easy to get pregnant. Also, it is very easy for bacteria to get up into the cervix and cause infection, so all doctors recommend you do not take a bath or get in a jacuzzi for at least 6 wks. Also, if you dilate early way before time for the baby to be born, which is what I did, they also recommend (if your water breaks prematurely) to not sit down in a bath because bacteria can go up into your cervix and cause infection, not only in your uterus, but it may also spread to the baby.
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∙ 12y agoThe cervix moves forward at the very begining stage of labor when your cervix just begins to thin out. It moves forward to align the baby's head with the "exit" so to speak. They call this stage of labor Prodromal labor, some women get some braxton hicks contractions during this phase.
- The cervix is moving from a posterior (back) position to an anterior (forward) position.
- The cervix is softening.
- The cervix is beginning its effacement or thinning. It may thin anywhere from 0% to 50% during this stage.
- You may lose your mucous plug from the cervix.
- Your cervix may begin to dilate, opening anywhere from 1 to 4 centimeters.
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∙ 15y agoi guess its never totally closed? so i should say in early pregnancy the cervix is "closed".
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∙ 10y agoapparently. mine keeps doing it. 33.4 weeks with baby #3
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∙ 12y agoduring labor!
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∙ 12y agoYes
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What makes you dilate during pregnancy?
When your body contracts it causes your cervix to open more to allow the baby to come through.
What does it mean when your cervix is open and soft during late stages of pregnancy?
It means that you are beginning labor and you could have the baby at any time.
How long after miscarriage does the cervix stay open?
It depends on how far along you were on your pregnancy
Why does the uterus open during pregnancy?
It shouldn't, in pregnancy a cervix should be closed if your cerix was open more that 2.5 mm they would consider you for a 'stitch' to ensure that the cervix is closed and the baby isn't born early. My advice is go to the doctor and tell them your concern there are tests they can do and sooner rather than later is better.
Is it possible for the cervix to be open during early pregnancy when you are only 5 weeks and 6 days If yes what causes this and is it a sign of an impending miscarriage?
it is called an incompetent cervix, it can be caused by damaged during a previous birth or a previous surgury on the cervix. and from the cervix bein open it can cause a miscarriage, so that wouldn't happen you would need a cerclage which is a procedure in which the doctor will sew the cervix closed with sutures to reinforce the cervix and prevent it from dilating to early... hopefully this would help you because it sure helped me
You are pregnant-5 weeks your cervix is still open?
You can't see your cervix. I'm not sure why you would think it's open. Have you put your finger in your vagina to feel it? If you do that, it should feel soft like your lips if you're pregnant. If you aren't pregnant it should feel hard like the tip of your nose.
What are the main functions of the cervix?
During menstruation the cervix stretches open slightly to allow the endometrium to be shed.
What contracts during labor?
During a contraction, the infant experiences intense pressure that pushes it against the cervix, eventually forcing the cervix to stretch open. At the same time, the contractions cause the cervix to thin.
How does a baby get through the bones of the pelvis during childbirth?
By contractions. Contractions open your cervix, which allows the baby to come through the pelvis. During the pregnancy hormones have made the bones softer so the baby can pass without injuries. This is why many women have pain in their hips and back and difficulties to walk during pregnancy.
Why would the cervix move out during pregnancy?
No. It becomes high and hard. Towards the end of pregnancy it may appear to move backwards as the baby's head comes down in front of it. But as you get ready for labor it will soften and flatten and start to open (Effacement and dilation)
Do pregnant women vaginal open?
The vagina is like before pregnancy but the cervix, the opening to the uterus, is closed by a mucus plug.
Does your cervix dialate during miscarriage?
The cervix is usually open and it will take 20 years before the cervix starts to close and then it takes 30 years to close.Its best not to have sex in that 50 years.
