Dilation and effacement are terms that doctors and other birth professionals use to describe the changes in the cervix that are required for vaginal birth. Even if you've heard these terms, you may ...

Pregnancy is a journey filled with milestones, from the first heartbeat to the anatomy scan. During these check-ups, your doctor may mention "cervical length." While it might sound like just another ...

Many women notice changes such as increased discharge, mild pelvic discomfort, or spotting and wonder whether these signs indicate pregnancy or a health concern. The cervix plays an active role in ...

From the Obstetrical and Gynecological Department of the Boston City Hospital. Condensation of a paper read at a meeting of the Boston Obstetrical Society, November 22, 1938, on "A Plea for ...

A prospective British ultrasound study has reported an eightfold increase in the risk for cervical scarring in mothers who have cesarean delivery (CD) during advanced labor. Postnatal ultrasound ...