What is the reason for a small cervical opening?

Many pregnant women, when facing childbirth, hope that they can give birth naturally without having to undergo a cesarean section. However, some pregnant women with small cervices have to worry about whether they can give birth naturally, because it is more difficult for pregnant women with small cervices than normal pregnant women. But in fact, there is no particularly big impact. It is recommended to follow the doctor's advice and have confidence in yourself. Let’s talk about the reasons why the cervix is ​​small.

Can I have a vaginal birth if my cervix is ​​small?

During childbirth, the cervical opening will be completely open. Normally, the cervical opening is very small, only wide enough to fit a fingertip, in order to prevent bacteria from entering the uterine cavity. Before giving birth, pay attention to the following aspects:

1. Exercise more

Appropriate exercise is not only beneficial for controlling weight during pregnancy, but also helps with natural delivery. It can shorten the delivery process and reduce the chance of dystocia. Expectant mothers who exercise regularly can usually maintain their physical fitness and cardiopulmonary function at a certain level. Pregnant women with good physical fitness have high tolerance and are better able to withstand labor pain. Therefore, female athletes will have fewer complications during childbirth than ordinary pregnant women. Therefore, expectant mothers can maintain their usual exercise habits, just be careful not to choose intense activities.

2. Have confidence in natural childbirth

For expectant mothers who plan to give birth naturally, they should be mentally prepared in advance, read more books on this subject, understand the process and coping methods of natural childbirth, maintain a stable mood, and actively cooperate with the doctor once the contractions begin. Believe that with the help of doctors and midwives, they will go through the delivery safely and smoothly and welcome the arrival of the baby.

3. Regular prenatal check-ups

Regular prenatal checkups help doctors detect problems early, correct them and treat them as soon as possible. For example, if the fetus is in an abnormal position, you can take measures such as knee-chest position to correct it under the guidance of a doctor so as not to affect normal delivery.

Benefits of natural childbirth

1. Natural childbirth is a physiological process. The fetus contracts rhythmically through the uterus, compressing and expanding the chest, which is beneficial to the activity of the lungs and the establishment of breathing after birth.

2. The compression of the fetal head by the birth canal during delivery stimulates the fetal central nervous system, which is also very beneficial for the establishment of neural movement after birth. Because they are free from the effects of anesthesia and surgery, mothers recover quickly after delivery and can take care of their babies as soon as possible.

3. During vaginal delivery, the contraction of the uterus and the resistance of the birth canal can also squeeze out the amniotic fluid in the fetal respiratory tract, which is not only beneficial for breathing after birth, but also can reduce aspiration pneumonia caused by wet lung and amniotic fluid inhalation.

Moreover, for expectant mothers, the damage is small and the bleeding is less. They can get out of bed and walk around on the day of delivery, and the recovery will be faster. It can also avoid postpartum complications such as infection that may be caused by intrauterine surgery.