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What is Eroded Cervix ?
By ThinkBaby on 09/11/2007 14:04:58
It sounds awful, but eroded cervix is actually quite common among pregnant women and in most cases has no bearing on your pregnancy at all
If you've been diagnosed with eroded cervix then you may feel a little worried, it certainly sounds like a very unpleasant condition. But in this case the name sounds far more scary than the condition itself usually is. You needn't worry that your
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What is an incompetent cervix?
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/05/2010 14:07:01
How does this rare condition affect pregnancy and what can be done about it?
The cervix is the lower part and the neck of the uterus. In pregnancy, it acts as a stopper, keeping the fetus and amniotic fluid in place. This stays firmly in place until the 'ripening' at labour allows it open up and the birth begins. However
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“Bionic cervix” brings baby joy for couple after seven years of trying
By Kimberley Smith on 04/08/2010 14:43:44
Simple operation helps multiple miscarriage sufferer carry healthy baby
A simple operation, little-known in the UK, may offer hope to women prone to miscarriage. The “transabdominal cerclage” operation reinforces the top of the cervix, making it strong enough to hold a baby.The operation succeeded for Janett Walker, who
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Pregnant woman spends three months upside down to save unborn baby
By Kimberley Smith on 21/12/2011 11:56:11
A mum-to-be with a weak cervix has given birth after living at a 45º angle for three months
A mum-to-be who spent the last three months of her pregnancy upside down has given birth to a healthy baby girl. Donna Kelly was diagnosed with a weak cervix and had to lie at a 45º angle to stop her baby literally “falling out”.“I was ready to give
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36 weeks pregnant and counting
By Maria Muennich on 17/09/2008 06:05:57
28 days until you're due and your weekly checks now include seeing what's happening to your cervix
your cervix with an internal exam to see whether it is beginning to ripen ready for the birth. Don't be too shocked if s/he says that it is already beginning to soften: While in some women this is a very fast process, for others it can take as long
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Know how: what is dilation?
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/09/2009 02:17:03
You might have heard about women being 'three centimetres dilated' and so on, but what exactly does it all mean?
- how often and intense your contractions are, and then how far you have 'dilated'. So what does 'dilation' mean?What is dilation?During your pregnancy, unless you have experienced problems with what is classed an 'incompetent cervix', your cervix
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What is placenta praevia?
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/12/2006 01:13:50
Sometimes, placenta grows across the opening of the uterus. This is called placenta praevia, and can be dangerous for mother and baby.
cause the placenta to bleed as it pulls away. A complete placenta praevia is when the placenta completely covers the cervix. A partial previa means it is partly covered, and a marginal praevia means that the placenta is very close to the cervix
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Birth jargon - explained
By Tessa Watkins on 28/12/2009 16:36:53
When it comes to the big day, you don't want to be confused by lots of technical medical terms. We translate for you...
, placed inside the vagina to gently stretch the cervix and run a finger around the bag of waters, close to the cervix. This can sometimes help to kick start labour.Plug/showIf your midwife tells you to expect a bloody show towards the end of your pregnancy
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Semen link to cervical cancer
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/09/2006 12:39:22
The Medical Research Council has found that a feature present in semen feeds the growth of cervical and womb cancer tumours.
Researchers looking at cervical and womb cancer have found that high levels of prostaglandin can increase the speed at which a tumour grows.Prostaglandin is present naturally in a woman's body and regulates womb tissue growth as part of the body's regular menstural cycle. It is a...
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Cervical abnormalities and pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 18/04/2006 14:24:50
A new study links premature and low-weight births to some treatments for abnormal cervical cells.
Research suggests that some treatment for cervical abnormalities could increase the risk of having premature or low-birthweight babies, or an increased chance of needing a caesarian delivery.The study, carried out at a hospital in Lancashire, examined the research collated from 2...
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