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Re: cervix high or low prior to deliveryFrom: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 5 Apr 2001 18:55:14 -0500 (CDT)
At Thu, 5 Apr 2001, Melissa wrote: > >I was wondering the closer you get to delivery does your cervix become >high or low. I was seen at L and D last night due to lack of fetal >movement. Baby was fine but was found to be having contractions. The >nurse had a hard time finding cervix and she maybe dilated a finger tip >or so. They gave me an iv for dehydration the contractions slowed down >and I went home. I have still have pains today but am wondering if they >are normal or not. So my question is: Is the cervix higher or lower >prior to labor. I am not a doctor, but have gone through 2 pregnancies myself. My experience has been that when your cervix is high (posterior) you still have awhile before labor sets in. It can drop very quickly given good, worthwhile contractions, but it typically takes awhile if it is still "high".
-- Amy
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