Re: what is a normal cervical length?

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these are both within normal limits

It is obviously getting shorter but at what point >am I at risk for losing the baby?

I read in the archives that anything >under 2.5 is cause for concern, is that right? My dr. was out of town
>so I saw another one in the practice - they didn't seem too concerned
>about it. Is is bad that the cervix shortened that much in one week?

not necessarily -- and why are you having your cervical lenght measured anyway??

I >see my dr. again in a week.
>
>Thanks.

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