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How Does Having a Short Cervix Affect Your Pregnancy?

If you've been told you have a short cervix, here's what that means and how it might affect your pregnancy and baby.
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This Is What the Cervical Os Does During Pregnancy

The cervical os (pronounced like “ox” but with an “s”) is part of a woman's cervix. During pregnancy, the cervix helps keep the growing baby in the uterus, even as he moves closer to the cervical ...