What does it mean when the cervix is ​​long?

In the late stages of pregnancy, women have an embarrassing examination to see whether they can choose a natural birth, which is an internal examination. There are two types of internal examinations: anal examination and vaginal examination. If during the examination, the woman's cervix is ​​relatively tight, it is not suitable to choose natural delivery, as there will be risks. What does it mean when the internal examination says that the cervix is ​​long? What is the efficacy of internal inspection? Let’s take a look at it with the editor below, hoping to help everyone.

What does it mean when the internal examination says that the cervix is ​​long?

A long cervix indicates that the time of delivery has not come yet and you still need to wait. If the internal examination shows that the cervix is ​​long, can I choose natural birth? If the pregnant woman's cervix and the baby's fetal position are relatively normal, generally speaking, you can choose to give birth naturally. If the cervix is ​​long, don't be too anxious and follow the doctor's instructions.

The efficacy of internal inspection

1. The size, softness, mobility, pain, itching, lumps or irregular bleeding of the cervix, etc.

2. The status of the fetal head position. When the fetal head is not aligned, the shape and size of the pelvis can be understood to estimate whether the fetal head can pass through the vagina and whether there are any problems with natural delivery. If the fetal head position has already docked, the mode of delivery can be estimated based on the condition of the pelvis below the presenting part.

3. The position of the fetal head. It is difficult to determine the fetal position, cervical dilation and soft birth anus through anal examination, but this can be achieved through vaginal examination.

4. Find out the cause of fetal asphyxia. Observing the fetal head to see if there is any obstruction, or whether there is a birth tumor, whether the fetal umbilical cord is potentially prolapsed, and whether the amniotic fluid is polluted can effectively prevent the occurrence of fetal intrauterine distress.

5. Search for the cause of vaginal bleeding. Vaginal bleeding before and during delivery. Checking the vagina can tell if there is a problem and develop an appropriate treatment plan in time. It is necessary to pay attention to activating the intravenous safe channel before the examination, and make good preparations for intravenous injection and surgery. Once the diagnosis is made, the mode of delivery can be decided. In particular, vaginal or anal examinations are strictly prohibited before the placenta previa is removed.

6. Pregnant women undergoing surgery must be examined before giving birth. Before deciding to have a surgical procedure for a pregnant woman, a detailed vaginal examination should be performed to promptly understand the difficulty of the delivery and avoid the occurrence of complications.

What does it mean when the internal examination says that the cervix is ​​long? I believe everyone has understood it through the above introduction. During an internal examination of a pregnant woman in the late stages of her pregnancy, if the cervix is ​​found to be too long, it indicates that there is still some time before the woman gives birth. During this period, pregnant mothers can prepare delivery supplies in advance, and go to the hospital to give birth immediately when there are signs of delivery.