PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for December, 1999: Re: Another question

Re: Another question - to Mary Shoup & Dr Harvey

From: Meghan (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 17 Dec 1999 14:55:34 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 17 Dec 1999, Mary wrote: >
>> *****That's exactly what I was referring to! If you don't mind and
>> because I don't have the book you recommended, could you further explain
>> each one of SHOW?*****
>> ~Meghan
>
>Be glad to Meghan!
>
>S - soft describes the feel of the cervix. Throughout your cycle (aside
>from during the time leading up to ovulation) the cervix is more firm, like
>the tip of your nose. Around ovulation it feels softer, like your lips.
>
>H - high means the position of your cervix. At other times in the cycle the
>cervix is low but during the time around ovulation it is higher up. Some
>women feel their SO's penis hitting their cervix during intercourse except
>near ovulation because the cervix is positioned higher.
>
>O - open refers to the opening in the cervix, the cervical os. Throughout
>your cycle it is closed but around ovulation it opens up a bit and if you
>are charting your fertility signs you can notice a difference.
>
>W - wet is referring to the cervical fluid or mucus. Prior to ovulation
>fertile quality (similar to the consistency of egg whites) cervical mucus is
>present in the vagina and comes from the cervix. Many women notice it when
>they go to the bathroom and see a big long clear glob (highly technical,
>don't you think?!) hanging from their vagina.
>
>This is as best I can remember without having the book in front of me. It's
>close by but I have to get my 21 mos old daughter down for a nap. She's got
>a cold and is pretty miserable.
>
>I will check the book later and if I missed anything I will be sure to add
>it.
>
>Mary

****OK!! Thank you both for all the information! It clears up all the confusion I had! I appreciate it! Merry Christmas!**** ~Meghan

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