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The cervix consists of two parts; the upper part lies in the pelvic/abdominal cavity and the lower part is intravaginal. [1] Cervical effacement or cervical ripening refers to the thinning and shortening of the cervix. This process occurs during labor to prepare the cervix for dilation to allow the fetus to pass through the vagina. While this ...
Bloody show or show is the passage of a small amount of blood or blood-tinged mucus through the vagina near the end of pregnancy.It is caused by thinning and dilation of the cervix, leading to detachment of the cervical mucus plug that seals the cervix during pregnancy and tearing of small cervical blood vessels, [1] and is one of the signs that labor may be imminent. [2]
Jenny Recotta, a labor and delivery nurse, shares viral video of what happens to a woman's cervix during birth using clay and her pottery wheel.
Prostaglandin E 2 (PGE 2) achieves cervical ripening and softening by stimulating uterine contractions as well as directly acting on the collagenase present in the cervix to soften it. [7] There are currently two formulations of PGE 2 analog available for use in cervical ripening: Prepidil, a vaginal gel, and Cervidil, a vaginal insert. [24]
Osmotic dilators are most commonly used to slowly dilate and soften the cervix prior to surgical abortion, a process referred to as cervical preparation. Adequate cervical preparation is important prior to surgical abortions because it helps to prevent complications of dilation and evacuation (D&E), such as laceration of the cervix. [ 5 ]
Pregnancy update! Brie Bella said that her twin sister Nikki Bella’s cervix has “softened,” while she has yet to hit that milestone. Everything We Know Pregnant Nikki Bella Has Said About ...
This special time period is called "full term". [63] Whenever possible, waiting for labor to begin on its own in this time period is best for the health of the mother and baby. [17] The decision to perform an induction must be made after weighing the risks and benefits, but is safer after 39 weeks. [17] Events after 42 weeks are considered ...
A pelvic examination is the physical examination of the external and internal female pelvic organs. [1] It is frequently used in gynecology for the evaluation of symptoms affecting the female reproductive and urinary tract, such as pain, bleeding, discharge, urinary incontinence, or trauma (e.g. sexual assault).