Cervical effacement refers to the shortening and thinning of the cervix. It is part of the process that helps the cervix prepare for a vaginal delivery. The cervix connects the lower portion of the ...

When you’re pregnant, you learn all kinds of things about your anatomy that you may not have known before. And sometimes, you learn things that require extra care during pregnancy. That’s the case if ...

Pregnancy is a journey filled with milestones, from the first heartbeat to the anatomy scan. During these check-ups, your doctor may mention "cervical length." While it might sound like just another ...