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A 32-year-old female asked:

Went to the doctor today she said my cervix is closed on the inside open on the outside i'm 30 wks what does this mean should i worry my 3rd child?

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Dr. Al Hegab
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Multiparous os: Meaning: the outside of the cervix (neck) of the womb of a lady that gave birth before is open, and the internal opening (os) is closed, this is common, no need to worry, and keep the follow up with your obsterician, wish you a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby
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