Doc mentioned external os during my checkup and i didnt fully get it. Im 36 weeks now and just trying to understand what to expect as delivery comes closer. can someone explain?
It typically opens during the final weeks or during active labor as your body prepares for delivery. If you are reading your scan report and see any mention of an open os early in pregnancy, please discuss it with your doctor right away.
In my case, my doctor checked my cervix during my 37th week and told me it was still closed. It only opened once my contractions started on my due date, but every body behaves differently.
This is a very critical thing that needs proper medical monitoring. If you feel any pressure or think your cervix is dilating early, please go to the hospital immediately without waiting.
It's meant to stay closed to keep the baby safe inside. Mine started softening and opening slightly around my 38th week, but your doctor is the best person to check this during your regular checkups.
The external os must stay tightly closed throughout your pregnancy to protect the baby. It only starts opening or dilating when you enter active labor; if it opens early, it can cause preterm labor, so contact your gynac immediately if your scan shows this.
My elders said to avoid heavy lifting so the uterus stays strong, but my doctor explained that the os stays closed naturally until labor starts. Trust your doctor's measurements in your scans to ensure everything is on track.
