Here’s your cervix around the house! If you were curious as to what your cervix looks like at 1cm or 5cm or in active labor or when you’re fully dilated…this one’s for you! Giving birth to babies is wild ♥️ #cervix #laboranddelivery #givingbirth #childbirtheducation #pregnancytips #birthtips | Mama Nurse Tina

First up - what is your cervix and why would you check it? Your cervix is a small round organ that is located at the bottom of your uterus, at the top of your vaginal canal. Knowing the position of your cervix will help you identify where you are in your menstrual cycle and if you're close to ovulation. Ie. Are you in a fertile stage of your cycle? Your cervix changes in position and texture according to your hormonal changes, and where you are in your menstrual cycle. Here is how you can check