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What's the difference between an open and closed cervix? What does it feel like?

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During pregnancy the cervix is high, long, and firm; as labor nears/starts, it moves down and becomes softer and shorter. Sometimes the cervix can be a little out of reach. Usually by the time labor starts all women can reach it. You can try sitting on the toilet with one foot up on the seat to see if that helps you reach it. The cervix is the opening of the uterus and it sits at the top of the birth canal/vagina. During pregnancy, it feels like the tip of your nose. During labor it becomes softer, like puckered lips.

During early pregnancy, you can easily test the position of the cervix by inserting your finger into your vagina. Since your middle finger is generally the longest, this is the best finger to use for the job. You will want to make sure to wash your hands before doing this to make sure that you do not cause an infection. For minimizing infection risks, you may also want to do this after you have already showered.

Hope this helps.

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It feels like a slit or hole. If you cant put finger tip in its closed if you can its open. Its not wise to check whilst pregnant so please be careful if you are. Also for infection and ph balance id not do this too much a d make sure habds are sanitised beforehand

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The difference is that it's either opened or closed

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