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There are various stages of the cervix during pregnancy that can help protect the fetus and prepare for delivery. Doctors must monitor various aspects of the pregnancy and respond accordingly to any abnormalities that may arise to reduce risk or prevent potential for birth injury or injury to the mother. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The Cervix and Pregnancy<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In the initial stages of the cervix during pregnancy, the cervix will begin to thicken and produce more glandular cells. These glandular cells will release mucus into the area, eventually forming a plug that will keep the uterus closed as the fetus grows.<\/p>\n

In women who have never before had children, the plug needed is very small; typically, their cervical openings are minute, often the size of a pinhead. In women who have had previous pregnancies, their openings are likely to be a bit larger, so the mucus plug will need to be larger.<\/p>\n

During the course of the pregnancy, (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are various stages of the cervix during pregnancy that can help protect the fetus and prepare for delivery. Doctors must monitor various aspects of the pregnancy and respond accordingly to any abnormalities that may arise to reduce risk or…<\/span><\/p>\n