Near the end of the third trimester, a woman's cervix will soften in order to begin the process of effacing (thinning and stretching) and dilating (opening up). An open cervix allows the baby to pass ...

Which menstrual cup for a high cervix is best? If you don’t like wearing pads or tampons, or simply want a more sustainable or environmentally friendly product, then menstrual cups are an excellent ...

Vasa previa is a rare complication that can occur during pregnancy. It happens when some of the blood vessels that connect your baby's umbilical cord to your placenta cross over, or near, the opening ...