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I am 6 weeks pregnant.recently i feel cervix,not the pain but something like i did prior to menstruation.is cervix shortening?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Changing position: No, the cervix is merely changing its' position as the uterus expands with the developing pregnancy.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/1/2014

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