Question 1

when does the cervix close during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Closed : It stays closed  until you are in labor. Then it opens up  and closes after delivery.

Question 2

when does the cervix turn blue for pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

6-12 weeks.: The cervical softening and bluish tint of early pregnancy typically are appreciated between 6-12 weeks - by which time a pregnancy test should have been long positive.

Question 3

will i have shorter pregnancy with shortened cervix?

Accepted Answer

SHORT CERVIX: Cervix does not affect length of pregnancy but is crucial  during prolonged labor due to cervical dilatation.

Question 4

during pregnancy can a opened cervix be closed again?

Accepted Answer

Yes by cerclage: If done in time, once a cerclage has been done , it should always be repeated in future pregnancies, before the cervix opens.

Question 5

what causes the cervix to become blue during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Blue cervix: It may have a bluish tint due to increased blood flow through those tissues.

Question 6

3wks pregnancy, cervix sensitive, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Cervix: Cervix during pregnancy also undergoes physiological changes. Vessels enlarge and mucous plug is formed. Cervix its sensitive during pregnancy, especially during intimacy, leading to early vaginal bleeding if injured.

Question 7

what month does cervix start to opening at in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

The cervix: begins to "efface" (thin out at the outlet) during the third trimester...it does NOT dilate until shortly before birth

Hope this helps
Dr Z

Question 8

is your cervix low and open in the early stages of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Not normally: The cervix should be relatively thick (>35mm) in the early stages of pregnancy.  A short cervix increases the likelihood of a premature delivery.  If the cervix is open, the risk is much higher, and may warrant the placement of a cerclage to hold the cervix closed until about 36 weeks.

Question 9

when does the cervix close during pregnancy? on cycle day 17 or 18

Accepted Answer

Throughout: The cervix is closed throughout pregnancy until near the time of delivery. There are no cycle days during pregnancy.

Question 10

4th pregnancy 38weeks 4 days and cervix still closed is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Some women keep their cervix closed until they go into labor.  It doesn't mean anything is wrong.  Since you have been pregnant 3 prior times, your cervix will know what to do when the time comes for labor.  Best wishes!

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