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As birth nears, shouldn't the cervix shorten and be hard to find? When I had an ultrasound at 14 weeks, my cervix was very long (you didn't have to reach in far to find it). Now it is very short. ... MORE ON PREGNANCY AND PARENTING...
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However, there is a myth perpetuated in our society that vaginal exams at the end of pregnancy are beneficial. The common belief ... Ripeness: The consistency of your cervix. It starts out being firm like the tip of your nose, softening to what your ear lobe feels like and eventually feeling like the inside of your cheek.
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pregnancy.about.com/cs/interventions/a/vaginalexam.htm
pregnancy.about.com/cs/interventions/a/vaginalexam.htm
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Overview: In pregnancy, the uterine cervix serves 2 major functions. First, it maintains its firmness (ie, physical integrity) during pregnancy as the uterus dramatically enlarges. This physical integrity is critical so that the developing fetus can remain in ... ... cervical ripening, cervix ripening, pregnancy,
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emedicine.medscape.com/article/263311-overview
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Dilation and effacement work together to open the cervix to allow the baby to drop into the vagina. During pregnancy the cervix lengthens and thickens to protect the baby. During labor, the cervix softens and shortens to allow the baby to pass through.
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www.birthingnaturally.net/birth/progress/exam.html
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All Forums; LABOR & CHILDBIRTH; BIRTHING OPTIONS; Soften the cervix ... Midwife Q and A; Questions every pregnant women should ask her midwife or healthcare provider during the course of her pregnancy...
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A normal pregnancy should last about 40 weeks. Occasionally, labor may begin prematurely before the 37th week of pregnancy because uterine contractions cause the cervix to open earlier than normal. When this happens, the baby is born premature and can be at risk for health problems.
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www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/prematurelabor.ht...
www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/prematurelabor.html
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Near the end of pregnancy, many mothers-to-be wonder about ... While labor is unique for each woman, there are some relatively standard procedures and events that you are likely to experience, such as having the doctor or nurse perform internal examinations while you are in labor to see how much the cervix has changed.
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Effacement - The softening and thinning of your cervix is called effacement. Your cervix is approximately 1 inch thick during pregnancy. You will not notice when this occurs. Your ob/gyn will do an internal exam to determine effacement.
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Pregnancy Info HOME ... How common is it to have your cervix start softening this early? I also have a bicornate uterus(heart shape)so I'm more likely to have premature labor. Doc put me on bed rest and I had a test done to see if I'm likely to go into labor in the nest 3 wks. No test results yet.
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www.pregnancy-info.net/QA/answers-30_wks_and_softening_...
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