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Cervical effacement
I am 37 weeks + 2 days pregnant (first pregnancy). My recent scan shows cervical length 4.6 cm and internal os is closed. Baby is in cephalic position with normal growth and movements.
I had a PV examination 2 days before, where the doctor mentioned cervical length around 3 cm.
Is it possible for the cervix to shorten and efface naturally before my due date (21st)?
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stay active- brisk walks, yoga exercises- butterfly, squatting to increase your chances of natural labor
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Yes it is possible
Moreover there can be discrepancy between physical examination and ultrasound findings
Physical examination being more reliable
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Yes after 37weeks you can deliver anytime
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Connect
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
yes
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Dr. Sravya Naramchetti
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
6 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Yes can happen, and as you near delivery cervix has to change for delivery, if not it will be difficult
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Dr. Shweta Lodhi Umate
Gynecologist
8 yrs exp
Nagpur
Yes can happen
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Dr. Pendekanti Malleswari
Obstetrician
24 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes it will happen in due course of time
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Yes,cervix can efface .
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
You have to wait and watch
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Dr. Divya Kanwar
Gynecologist
8 yrs exp
Raigarh
Yes you can go into labor any time after 37 weeks
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