A–Z Glossary

Cervix

The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina and normally remains sealed during pregnancy.

← Back to A–Z Glossary

Search results for: Cervix

Can spicy food or pineapple trigger labor myth

Can spicy food or pineapple trigger labor myth

Why this myth is so persistent Labor myths survive because they are emotionally appealing. Near the end of pregnancy, people are often tired, uncomfortable, and eager for a predictable sign that birth is close. If a spicy dinner or a bowl of pineapple happens to be followed by contractions, it is easy to assume cause […]

Is sex dangerous and can sex harm the baby during pregnancy

Is sex dangerous and can sex harm the baby during pregnancy

The short answer: sex is usually not dangerous in a healthy pregnancy For most people with a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy, sex can continue throughout pregnancy if it feels comfortable and no clinician has advised otherwise. This includes vaginal intercourse, oral sex, masturbation, and orgasm, with common-sense attention to comfort, infection prevention, and any individualized medical […]