Posture, not fat, is often behind the lower belly bulge. Here is how to spot an anterior pelvic tilt and the movements that ...

If you've been told you have a short cervix, here's what that means and how it might affect your pregnancy and baby.

Abstract: Cervical dilation is the most important parameter that is assessed during childbirth to validate that a woman is truly in labour and whether labour is progressing as expected. It is the ...

A prospective British ultrasound study has reported an eightfold increase in the risk for cervical scarring in mothers who have cesarean delivery (CD) during advanced labor. Postnatal ultrasound ...

Oncologist Dr. Sunny Jain shares tips for women on preventing and detecting common cancers, highlighting screenings, HPV vaccination and early detection. Regular screenings and vaccinations are key to ...

Cervical mucus changes throughout the menstrual cycle. These changes are typical and can indicate a person has ovulated. If the mucus looks like egg white, a person may be at their most fertile. Some ...

Rachel McRady is a Digital News Editor at PEOPLE. She has been an entertainment journalist for more than a decade, previously working for E! News, Entertainment Tonight, and Us Weekly. Jen ...

Some people claim that certain exercises, stretches, relaxation techniques, and laughing may help a pregnant person dilate faster. However, there is typically only anecdotal support for these ...

The tool will allow women to screen for HPV, which causes almost all cases of cervical cancer, without visiting a doctor. By Maggie Astor The Food and Drug Administration approved the United States’ ...

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