The cervix should only shorten and open during labour contractions. If the cervix is found to be open during pregnancy, without having experienced any contractions, the woman may have an incompetent cervix or cervical insufficiency. This is a cervical abnormality that can lead to repeated miscarriages in the second trimester or premature births.
In the case of an incompetent cervix, the doctor may order a cerclage to avoid the risks mentioned above. A cerclage consists of stitches around the cervix to keep it closed.
Read the full article on: What Changes Can You Expect in Your Cervix in Pregnancy? ( 28).
Zaira Salvador
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI)
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