First of all, the white fluid that changes consistency throughout your monthly cycle is called Cervical Fluid....not Vaginal Discharge!  Vaginal discharge sounds so....ewwww...disgusting but it has a bad wrap!  Cervical fluid is actually a wonderful thing.

It is normal for it to change in color and consistency over the course of the month.  Who knew?!  I didn't know much about my cervix or cervical fluid until I was faced with infertility.  I learned more about my cervix than I ever thought possible.

I learned that during the time of ovulation - when you are most fertile - your cervical fluid should look like egg whites!  It should be thickish and clear, apparently this consistency helps those little sperm swim better!  If you are trying to get pregnant this is important for you to know.   During my infertility challenges, Tony Weschler's best-selling book, Taking Charge of Your Fertility became my bible.  In her book, she teaches women how to identify and examine their cervical fluid and has pictures of different consistencies of cervical fluid.

Your cervix actually changes position throughout your menstrual cycle.  It also switches from soft to firm and open to closed.  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.   It is actually trying to help those little sperm achieve conception.  Your body does this every month without you even thinking about it - isn't that amazing!  Knowing when your cervix is ready to welcome sperm is one of the easiest ways to detect the optimal time for intercourse if you are trying to conceive.   Once you get to know your cervix you will start to recognize ovulation.

At a certain time during your pregnancy your cervix is closed for business!  It actually closes up nice and tight to make sure nothing gets in or out of your womb protecting your precious little baby.  Now sadly, some women have what is referred to as an "incompetent cervix" and it doesn't stay closed leading to miscarriage.  I had a friend who tragically lost twins due to an incompetent cervix.

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