How the Cervix of a Pregnant Woman feels and looks like?

Uterus experiences many changes amid pregnancy ; most obviously, it increases in size and changes shape. The hormones of pregnancy additionally cause changes in the cervix preparing it to hold and secure the fetus and in the long run dilate for birth.

Before conceiving, if a woman checks her cervical position and surface with her finger day by day, she will be acquainted with the changes run of the mill for her all through her menstrual cycle. She may see changes in her cervix amid her pregnancy on the off chance that she has her pre-pregnancy benchmark to contrast it with. The cervix of a woman who has as of now had children might be somewhat bigger in all dimensions.

Because of rising levels of estrogens amid pregnancy, more blood flows to the pelvic region and the cervix frequently feels softer or smoother to the touch. The cervix additionally as a rule thickens in width and it might rise up higher into the vagina. Notwithstanding, the planning of this softening varies from woman to woman – some encountering it not long after their missed period and some not until a couple of weeks or months after pregnancy has been confirmed. Thusly, it is generally not a dependable pointer of pregnancy – rather taking urine or blood test is suggested.

The glands inside the cervical canal (within the barrel) emit fluid and mucous all through the menstrual cycle. These same glands proliferate and produce a thicker sort of mucous affected by pregnancy hormones. This makes the scandalous 'mucous plug' that rests in the cervical canal shielding the fetus and uterus from infection amid pregnancy. This thick yellow, clear or pink-tinged plug starts to unstick and may turn out in late pregnancy or in labor, frequently called "appear." Another kind of glands in the cervical canal are likewise actuated to emit more fluid in pregnancy, regularly bringing about a rise in watery or rich vaginal discharge.

In some pregnant ladies , the cervix may seem blue or lilac colored additionally because of increased blood supply to the cervix. Obviously, this is just unmistakable upon speculum exam, which most ladies don't do themselves and many are exhorted not to amid pregnancy.

As the birth approaches, the length of the cervix starts to thin (called destruction), however this happens at various times for various ladies, some of the time weeks beforehand and here and there amid labor. She may feel twinges in her cervix as it keeps on softening along these lines.

Singular conditions will influence how and when the cervix changes in every pregnancy. On the off chance that you have inquiries or worries about your cervix, don't falter to call your specialist or birthing specialist!