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Does sperm enter the cervix during sex?
This depends upon what you consider "during sex". During ejaculation, the male deposits sperm in the vagina; vaginal contractions pull the sperm towards the cervix which will dilate and allow the sperm to pass into the uterus shortly afterwards.
Is collum the scientific name for cervix?
No. Cervix is the scientific name for cervix.
When you are giving birth what is a centimeter?
A centimeter in the context of childbirth refers to the measurement of cervical dilation. It indicates how much the cervix has opened in preparation for the baby to be born. Fully dilated at 10 centimeters is typically when it's time to push and deliver the baby.
What is the narrow lower part of the uterus?
The bottom part of the uterus is the cervix.
What do you call the neck of the uterus?
cervix
Can Braxton-Hicks contractions can dilate the cervix?
No it wont dilate the cervix because it is not true labor.
What has to dilate during childbirth?
Your Cervix
Do girls vaginas dilate when having a baby?
No, the cervix dilates.
How does the placement of an IUD affect the cervix?
The placement of an IUD can cause the cervix to slightly dilate, which may lead to cramping or discomfort.
What two things does a cervix have to do before baby can be born?
Before a baby can pass through the cervix, it must first dilate and efface.
Does it hurt when your cervix starts to dilate?
No it doesn't hurt in fact you can't tell if it is dilated.
You drank a big cup of raspberry and you started having contractions 5 min apart but it didn't change your cervix what can you do to get your cervix to change?
It is possible that your cervix will never dilate and therefore you need to have a c-section.
What is a name of one prostaglandin?
Prostaglandin E2, which softens the cervix so it can dilate or open in preparation for childbirth.
Why is it necessary for the cervix to dilate?
Cervix has got a opening it it. Cervix is a sphincter. Normally it is in contracted stage. At the time of the delivery the cervix needs to be dilated slowly and progressively. The uterus goes on contracting and retracting. The whole baby has to pass through the dilated cervix in order to get the baby delivered. Normal delivery is not possible with out the cervix getting dilated.
Will a breech baby halt labor from progressing?
Maybe. The baby's head pushing against the cervix is what helps it dilate.
Does intercourse really help to dilate the cervix at week thirty eight?
The semen does help to dissolve the mucus plug.
What can cause the cervix to dilate?
When women are about to give birth the cervix, or opening to the uterus or womb, dilates. This is a gradual stretching of the opening as the baby is pushed outward. The amount of dilation is often used as a measure of progress of labour. The cervix has to dilate about 10 cm before the baby can pass through.
