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  2. Cervical dilation - Wikipedia

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    Cervical dilation (or cervical dilatation) is the opening of the cervix, the entrance to the uterus, during childbirth, miscarriage, induced abortion, or gynecological surgery. Cervical dilation may occur naturally, or may be induced surgically or medically.

  3. What is an 'incompetent cervix?' Why experts want women to ...

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    Rankins says cervical insufficiency happens when there's painless dilation, or opening, of the cervix, typically in the second trimester of pregnancy, or during weeks 13 through 28.

  4. Vaginal introital laxity - Wikipedia

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    During childbirth, a huge pressure may be exerted onto the vaginal tissues during the passing of the baby through the birth canal, especially onto the introitus, causing laxity. [8] In some cases, when the size of the baby is too large, the excessive stretching of the vaginal opening during childbirth may even cause tearing. [8]

  5. Signs and symptoms of pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Signs and symptoms of pregnancy are common, benign conditions that result from the changes to the body that occur during pregnancy. Signs and symptoms of pregnancy typically change as pregnancy progresses, although several symptoms may be present throughout. Depending on severity, common symptoms in pregnancy can develop into complications ...

  6. Cervical weakness - Wikipedia

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    Definitions of cervical weakness vary, but one that is frequently used is the inability of the uterine cervix to retain a pregnancy in the absence of the signs and symptoms of clinical contractions, or labor, or both in the second trimester. [1] Cervical weakness may cause miscarriage or preterm birth during the

  7. Cervical pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    True cervical pregnancies tend to abort; if, however, the pregnancy is located higher in the canal and the placenta finds support in the uterine cavity, it can go past the first trimester. With the placenta being implanted abnormally, extensive vaginal bleeding can be expected at time of delivery and placental removal.

  8. 65 Unsettling Medical Facts That Are Not For The Faint Of Heart

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    Image credits: Ludwig_Vista2 #7. Endometriosis (tissue from the womb) is not cancer. But it can send out cells that spread through your internal organs and grow, stick your guts together or block ...

  9. Vaginal delivery - Wikipedia

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    The latent phase is defined by cervical dilation of 0 to 6 cm. The active phase is defined by cervical dilation of 6 cm to 10 cm. Second stage of labor starts when the cervix is dilated to 10 cm and finishes with the birth of the baby. This stage is characterized by strong contractions and active pushing by the mother.