Near the end of the third trimester, the cervix will soften in order to begin the process of effacing (thinning and stretching) and dilating (opening up) in preparation for your baby's birth. An open ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Preterm delivery or neonatal death occurred in 45.5% of the pessary group vs. 45.6% of the usual care group.

Scientists have coaxed human cells to form a miniature replica of the cervix during pregnancy. This so-called cervix-on-a-chip reveals how inflammation and the vaginal microbiome can contribute to ...