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celbaby3
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Anterior Cervix 28 weeks?
celbaby3
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Hi ladies, so I felt my vagina has been rather swollen since 24 weeks or so turns out today have pelvic exam I have a closed and still firm anterior cervix which I can feel right at the entrance, doctor said it's still up enough to be considered normal and is nothing to worry about - it's not dilated. However many people are saying online it means your cervix is ready for labour and that means you are just around the corner... Just want to know if anyone else has been told they have an anterior cervix much before it's time to go into labour and if it really means I will or if it's just "one of those things". She said just not to prod up in there to leave it alone but that intercourse was still safe.. Anyway let me know as I trust my doctor yet want some real life examples 
thanks so much!
thanks so much!
Re: Anterior Cervix 28 weeks?
Retroverted uterus and anterior cervix
With severe retroversion or retroflexion, the uterus is pulled to the back of the body to the point that the cervix is pulled onto the anterior (top) wall of the vagina. For the opposite (and less symptomatic) position of severe anteversion or anteversion, the uterus would be found more on the posterior (bottom) wall. Note: Most commonly, the cervix is found toward the end of the vagina and then a little bit on the anterior wall.
So, for those with retro uteruses, if you are checking inside yourself, or your partner is checking inside of you, or a provider is checking, the cervix might be just inside the vaginal opening (introitus) on the anterior wall, or might have to really go looking for it along the anterior wall of the vagina.
A different maneuver is needed for pelvic exam of those with a retroverted uterus, which may result in the cervix being very anterior, sometimes tucked behind the symphysis pubis. If 2 attempts to find the cervix with the speculum fail, I remove the speculum and find the cervix with 1 index finger. I explain to the woman why her cervix was difficult to find. It's a great opportunity to talk about her anatomy and describe the normal variations that occur, and how this variation can influence aspects of her life. For example, women with a retroverted uterus and anterior cervix may find that intercourse in the missionary position creates significant pressure or discomfort, and changing positions may relieve the discomfort and/or increase pleasure.
If you continue to search the internet, you'll find horror stories for everything and just cause yourself to panic more.
I'm sorry, I'm sure it's hard not to over Google but you need to have trust in your doctor that they know what they're doing. If not, then maybe a second opinion.