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Here, three experts from Mère Health—a nurse practitioner, a perinatal therapist, and a pelvic floor physical therapist—share what they want every woman to know about navigating this chapter with ...

I thought that I would get pregnant, get regular checkups with my doctor, and have a normal pregnancy, but that’s not at all what happened. My first pregnancy loss seemed like an isolated event.

Capillaries in the cervix can rupture during this stage and cause bloody discharge known as the ‘bloody show’. This is normal. The next phase is active labor, when the cervix will dilate further.

Typically, the stitches are removed after 36 weeks of pregnancy. If necessary, the stitches can be removed earlier. Cervical cerclage may be recommended if you are less than 24 weeks pregnant, you ...

During late pregnancy, cervical mucus may be a little pink. You may notice the cervical plug exit the vagina as the body prepares for labor. This can happen hours, days, or weeks before labor begins.

Already pregnant If you are already pregnant, and are due to have a cervical screening test, you can usually wait to have the test until 3 months after your baby is born. When you are invited for your ...

Pregnancy after treatment Unless you have had a hysterectomy, no treatment for abnormal cervical cells should make any difference to you getting pregnant in the future. Some treatments can lead to a ...

For many women, pregnancy is a time of elation and excitement. The joy of discovering you’re pregnant and sharing the news with friends and loved ones is a special time. But for some women, the idea ...

Cervical cerclage—a procedure that reinforces the cervix—helps prevent the cervix from opening too early in the pregnancy. A stitch is placed around the cervix during the procedure to prevent it from ...