The proper technique to visualise and measure the cervix 1. Do a vaginal scan and exert a degree of pressure to visualise the cervix properly. 2. Withdraw the probe slightly to take the pressure off the cervix, then make your landmark identification of the external and internal os. 3. Follow the cervical mucus, double-check, and then take the measurement. The cervix is a soft organ, so if you apply a lot of pressure, you can falsely increase the length of the cervix. For more information about t

Cervical exams can tell us a lot about what’s going on with your cervix/baby in that specific moment. They don’t predict the future, so hear that. But there are a few things your provider is looking at when they do that SVE (spontaneous vaginal exam) and that might help you make decisions sometimes. 01. Dilation - how wide/open your cervix is 02. Effacement - how thin your cervix is 03. Station - where baby’s presenting part is in the pelvis 04. Consistency - firm, soft, stretchy (how it feels)