Dilation and effacement are terms that doctors and other birth professionals use to describe the changes in the cervix that are required for vaginal birth. Even if you've heard these terms, you may ...

Glucose tests, regular blood draws, cervical checks – the joys of routine healthcare during pregnancy truly never cease. That last one, though? You may not even have to do it. Here's what to know ...

The cervix changes in early pregnancy and throughout the menstrual cycle. Here's how to check your cervix for pregnancy. Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Checking your cervix can help you ...

David A. Becker MD, Timothy N. Dunn MD, Jeff M. Szychowski PhD, John Owen MD, MSH for the Center for Women’s Reproductive Health and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alabama at ...