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Your cervix is a seemingly magical body part, actually changing position throughout your menstrual cycle and switching from firm to soft and closed to open. &nbsp;Your cervix is at it's friendliest during ovulation - it puts out a welcome mat for the sperm - becoming high, open and soft as ovulation approaches. &nbsp; It is actually trying to help those little sperm achieve conception. &nbsp;Your body does this every month without you even thinking about it - isn't that amazing! &nbsp;If you are trying to conceive, knowing when your cervix is ready to welcome sperm is one of the easiest ways to detect the optimal time for intercourse. &nbsp;Once you get to know your cervix, she will be a great source of information for you - allowing you to recognize the signs of pending ovulation.

Of course, during pregnancy your cervix is closed for business! &nbsp;It actually closes up nice and tight to make sure nothing gets in or out of your womb protecting your precious little baby. &nbsp;Now sadly, some women have what is referred to as an "incompetent cervix" and it doesn't stay closed leading to miscarriage in the second or third trimester. &nbsp;I had a friend who tragically lost twins due to an incompetent cervix. &nbsp;Thankfully she went on to have a successful pregnancy with bed rest and a surgical procedure to help that cervix stay closed. Thankfully the condition is rare, but despite that, during my pregnancies I always "kept an eye" on my cervix and spoke with my doctor about it. &nbsp;Your doctor may do an internal exam to check that your cervix is behaving!

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