What are the symptoms of an open cervix?

The opening of the cervix is ​​actually also called cervical dilation. This is a process that must be experienced during a normal birth, so that the birth can be smoother. When the cervix opens, pregnant women will actually gradually feel pain. In the middle stage of delivery, the pain will continue to increase. As the cervix opens more, the pain will also increase.

What does kaigongkou mean?

The professional name for opening the cervix is ​​cervical dilation. The cervical canal of women is a muscular tube about 2 cm long, connected to the vagina on the outside and the uterine cavity on the inside. When a pregnant woman is about to give birth, her uterus contracts regularly, pulling on the uterine muscles and surrounding fibers at the internal os of the cervix. In addition, the amniotic fluid sac is wedge-shaped in front of the fetal presenting part, causing the internal os of the cervix to expand upward and outward, and the cervical canal gradually shortens until it disappears. The external os of the cervix is ​​usually only the size of a fingertip. As labor progresses, the external os of the cervix expands to a diameter of 10 centimeters, allowing the full-term fetal head to pass through. This process is called cervical dilation.

The whole process of opening the cervix

1. Initial stage of delivery (interval between contractions is about 5-10 minutes per time): The abdominal pain is relatively weak, the uterine contractions are regular, and the cervix is ​​just slightly opened.

2. The longest period (the interval between contractions is about 4 to 5 minutes per time): the contractions intensify and last longer, and the cervix is ​​half open.

3. The most difficult stage (the interval between contractions is about 2 to 3 minutes per time): This is the most painful time for the mother. Not only does the pain become stronger and stronger, but she cannot exert any strength no matter what she does, and feels extremely helpless. But hold on, expectant mothers, victory is coming.

4. The birth is imminent (the interval between contractions is about 1 minute per time): At this time, the cervix has been completely opened, and the entire birth canal from the cervix to the vagina is smoothly connected. As long as the mother cooperates with the medical staff to push hard, she can meet the baby immediately.

What does it feel like to open your uterus?

Labor begins (the interval between contractions is 5 to 10 minutes). You will not feel much pain, the uterus will contract regularly, and the cervix will open slightly. The most time-consuming period (the interval between contractions is about 4 to 5 minutes) is when you feel the contraction of the uterus strongly. It is also the most time-consuming time. At this time, the cervix is ​​half open. I want to push but I can't (the interval between contractions is about 2 to 3 minutes). The contractions become more and more intense. This is the most difficult period. No matter how hard I try, I feel like I can't do anything. But I can't give up. I have to keep pushing no matter what. The baby is about to be born (the interval between contractions is about 1 minute). The cervix is ​​fully opened, and the cervix to the vagina are connected as one, forming a channel for the birth of the fetus. You must keep exerting force and cooperate with the birth of the baby. Victory is just around the corner.