These days almost 10% of pregnancies end in premature delivery and there is 3 times more possibility for a pregnant woman to experience premature labour if she has a weak cervix. Sometimes called an incompetent cervix (cervical insufficiency), this is the cause of 25% of losses during the second trimester. A normal cervix opens up at the end of your gestation for the baby to be born. But a weak cervix opens up much earlier during pregnancy, increasing the risk of premature birth or miscarriage. The baby growth during pregnancy puts a strain on the cervix and...

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