Archive for July 2008
What is Cervical Shortening (or Cervical Insufficiency)?
Posted by: vsakotai on: July 16, 2008
The cervix is the narrow, tubular, lower end of the uterus that extends into the vagina. When you’re not pregnant, the cervical canal remains open a tiny bit to allow sperm to enter the uterus and menstrual blood to flow out. Once you become pregnant, secretions fill the canal and form a protective barrier called [...]
Cervical Shortening during Pregnancy – a concern
Posted by: vsakotai on: July 16, 2008
In this week’s blog, I’ll concentrate on a concern that was brought to my attention two weeks ago. One of my moms, in her 34th week of pregnancy, was diagnosed with shortening of the cervix. Mom and dad were obviously concerned regarding what possible implication it might have, going into these final weeks of pregnancy.
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