An amniotic fluid release is clear and odorless to identify. It’s a continuous leak and will differ from other discharges during pregnancy. This usually starts to leak when a woman is about to go into labor, but if it does before that, it’s known as preterm PROM. This can be risky for the baby’s and … Read more
Your water can break even if your cervix is still closed. Usually, the rupture of your amniotic sac is a sign that your labor will start soon and thus will begin the dilation and effacement of your cervix. If your labor doesn’t start soon though, and that’s within 24 hours, you have to go to … Read more
Towards the end of your pregnancy, your healthcare provider may perform a membrane sweep while checking your cervix for dilation. They will use gloved fingers to loosen the baby’s bag of water (amniotic sac) from your uterus. This is done to encourage labor but can also cause some bleeding because your cervix is filled with … Read more
Pulsating feelings in your cervix could indicate your baby is moving or hiccuping. Sometimes, it could occur due to increased blood flow in your cervix and constipation. It’s usually just uncomfortable and not painful. However, if you’re approaching your due date and experiencing sequential pulses in your cervix, you should go to the hospital immediately. … Read more
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