Near the end of the third trimester, a woman's cervix will soften in order to begin the process of effacing (thinning and stretching) and dilating (opening up). An open cervix allows the baby to pass ...

Near the end of pregnancy, the cervix softens to help prepare for labor. If your cervix isn't softening naturally, there are safe ways to encourage it at home. Always consult with your healthcare ...

One of the commonly recognized pathways leading to spontaneous preterm birth is cervical incompetence. 6 Cervical incompetence that accounts for 8 to 9% of preterm births may result from congenital ...

April 2, 2012 — Using a cervical pessary could be an effective strategy to prevent preterm birth in pregnant women with a short cervix, according to a study published online April 3 in the Lancet. The ...

Here's all you need to know about the symptoms, risk factors, complications and tips to prevent incompetent cervix or cervical insufficiency/cervical incompetence that could lead to premature delivery ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Preterm delivery or neonatal death occurred in 45.5% of the pessary group vs. 45.6% of the usual care group.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Each additional cervical screening was linked to a 0.073 percentage point increase in preterm birth.

Cervical length measurement during the first trimester may help identify twin pregnancies at risk for preterm birth before 34 weeks of gestation.

One woman is opening up about the reality of giving birth and millions of people on the internet are watching. In a now-viral clip, Jenny Recotta, 36, uses her pottery wheel and a lump of clay to show ...

“Our study aims to address the knowledge gap regarding the outcomes of cervical cancer on both maternal and fetal health.” “Our study aims to address the knowledge gap regarding the outcomes of ...