How do I know that the uterus is 1 cm light? A question asked by many mothers, especially newly pregnant, as it is her first experience, and the process of childbirth and labor occupies her thinking, and sometimes she is overwhelmed by extreme fear, and because the cervix is ​​one of the most important organs that have an active role in the process of childbirth, the pregnant woman always wonders how she knows that the cervix is ​​open, especially with the approach The ninth month. If you have other concerns or questions about that, you can follow the article with us and see as much information as possible.

Signs of opening the uterus in the ninth month

There are signs that show you the condition of the cervix and reveal its opening in the ninth month, the most important of which are the following:

1. Increased pelvic pressureWhen the cervix opens, it descends to the bottom of the pelvis, which makes you feel pressure in the pelvic area.
2. vaginal bleedingThis is normal when the cervix is ​​dilated and opened.
3. Continuous mucus secretion: When the cervix opens and the mucous plug comes out, mucus secretion begins in a large way, and then the secretions are repeated continuously.
4. Feeling the constant need to urinate and defecate:  This is because the fetus moves its head towards the pelvis, which leads to pressure in the pelvic area and the bladder, which makes the woman always feel the need to urinate or defecate.
5. Uterine contractions and contractions: At the beginning of labor, the fetus moves its head downward, pressing on the uterus and the lower parts that lie directly above the cervix. Accordingly, the uterus begins to send signals to the brain indicating the approaching date of birth, which causes an increase in hormones that cause contractions.

What are the signs of an open uterus?

There are symptoms or signs indicating that the uterus is open, including the following:

• Descent of the plug surrounding the cervix and bleeding.
• The descent of water surrounding the fetus or amniotic fluid.
• The ability of the pregnant woman to breathe easily after suffering from this in the last period of pregnancy, which indicates the descent of the fetus in the pelvic area, moving away from the abdominal area, and the removal of pressure on the diaphragm.
• Repeat urination.
• Feeling lower back pain that is similar to period pain but stronger.
• Excessive brown vaginal discharge.
• Feeling of contractions in the uterus and pressure in the pelvic area.

How do I know that the uterus is open by myself?

A pregnant woman can know the amount of uterine opening by herself and by home methods by following these steps:

1.  Ensure that hands are clean and washed with soap and water well.
2. Sit in a comfortable position and keep your knees apart.
3. Place the middle finger through the opening of the vagina to reach the cervix.
4. If the pregnant woman notices that she is touching the fetal sac, this means that the uterus has opened by a distance of 2 cm.
5. In the event that she is unable to touch the fetal sac, this means that the uterus is still closed.

How do I know that the uterus is open without detection?

In addition to the previous manual examination, you can monitor yourself in the last period of pregnancy and note the changes that occur in your body, and take into account the following signs that indicate the opening of the uterus, which are:

• When the uterine opening is dilated between 1 and 4 cm, you will find that you are unable to speak and make intermittent sounds between contractions.
• It turns into screaming when the uterine opening is between 5 and 7 cm wide.
• Note the smells that result from the opening of the uterus between 6 and 8 cm, which permeate the room in which it is located.
• Increased mucus secretions mixed with blood.
• Strong urge to vomit.
• High body temperature when the uterus opens.

How do I know that the womb is open without a virgin divorce?

There are different cases of pregnant women in which the uterus opens without feeling a contraction, due to the different weights, the nature of the body, and the softness of the cervix. In this case, the woman feels light air entering from the opening of the vagina and is surprised that the cervix is ​​open.

And if the cervix dilates to 10 cm, the pregnant woman will be surprised by the discharge of the water from the head, which is one of the most important signs of childbirth without a divorce in the firstborn, or she notices the descent of bloody vaginal secretions due to the descent of the mucous plug that protects the fetus.

There are other signs indicating that the uterus is open without divorce, such as suffering from diarrhea, relaxation in the joints, and a feeling of physical fatigue.

How do I know that the uterus is light, the uterus is open 1 cm, and the labor is light?

The opening of the uterus of 1 cm is the first stage in the stages of the expansion of the uterus, and this does not mean that the pregnant woman will give birth soon or after a few days, because the process of childbirth, in order for it to take place, the opening of the cervix must be 10 cm wide.

A woman can know that the uterus has opened a name through some signs, such as feeling mild and non-continuous pain from time to time, or entering the bathroom frequently and the need to urinate intensely, or changing the color of vaginal secretions from brown to bloody, and in all cases the pregnant woman Prepare and go to the doctor when you notice the following signs:

Does the descent of the plug mean that the uterus is open?

From the wisdom of God Almighty’s creation, the woman’s womb is surrounded by a layer of mucus that mixes with blood during pregnancy, as this layer acts as a shield that protects the fetus and maintains its safe position throughout the pregnancy, and when childbirth approaches, specifically in the ninth month, the uterus begins to expand and expand in preparation for delivery. This results in the expulsion of that layer, which is known as the plug that deviates from the uterus, and this means that the uterus has become open.

The womb is open 4 cm when am I born?

Every pregnant woman searches for this question while she is about to give birth, and the truth is that the nature of the uterine opening and its widening varies from one woman to another. .

In the case of the opening of the uterus by 4 cm, the pregnant woman should wait for the birth process for several hours, which may reach a full day, and review the doctor responsible for following up her pregnancy.

Reasons for not opening the womb in the ninth month

There are many possible reasons for delaying the opening of the uterus in the ninth month, including that the fetus is large in size, the birth canal is very small, or the pregnant woman’s pelvis is small, and if the woman is pregnant with twins, then the uterine contractions are weak.

Pregnancy in twins also leads to prolonged labor, especially if the position of the fetus is incorrect, which causes the uterus not to open and delay in the ninth month. In addition to that, psychological factors play a role in this, such as feelings of anxiety, fear, or stress.

There are some medications that women take during pregnancy to relieve pain, which have effects on weakening uterine contractions.

Things that help open the womb in the ninth month

We show you the following things that help open the uterus and expand its neck in the ninth month, so that the birth process is easy and smooth:

•  Standing naturally in a wide position and making the toes parallel, which separates the seat bones, opens the pelvis, and makes the fetus in a good healthy position.
• Walking, as walking helps the fetus pressurize on the cervix, stretch and expand it, and facilitate the birth process.
• Standing with your hips over your ankles provides some balance.
• Don't slouch when sitting.
• The practice of intimacy enhances the opening of the cervix, because the man's semen contains prostaglandins that help in the expansion of the uterus.
• Reaching orgasm during sexual intercourse leads to contractions and contractions of the uterus, and then its opening in the ninth month.

There are exercises that help open the cervix and facilitate childbirth, such as:

• Squat exercise: To open the womb and reduce the pain of natural childbirth, and this is for the woman to stand, spread the legs apart, and try to bend the knees and lower her bottoms to the maximum degree.
• Breath holding exercise: It is preferable to practice this exercise since the first week in the ninth month, as it helps in expanding the uterus and protecting it from labor, by the pregnant woman breathing and then holding the breath in her chest for the maximum period she can, while repeating the matter more than once until she arrives at one time for twenty seconds.

Signs of cervical dilatation in centimeters

It is worth noting that we explain the stages of cervical dilatation first and note the symptoms as follows:

• Cervical dilatation up to 4 centimeters: You will suffer from mild and irregular pain in a very short period, ranging from five to ten minutes, with the onset of uterine water leakage as a result of the bursting of the water bag, and the mother will also feel intermittent colic.
• Cervical dilatation from 4 to 7 cm: The feeling of nausea and pain will intensify to the point of being unable to walk and the urge to vomit.
• Cervical dilatation from 8 to 10 cm: The feeling of pain increases with cramps in the abdomen and back, and blood with mucus. In this case, you should quickly go to the doctor because of the approaching birth process.

We note above that all stages of cervical dilatation occur in the ninth month, and for this reason the following signs appear:

• Breathe easily: Most women during pregnancy suffer from difficulty breathing due to the pressure of the fetus on the abdominal area and the diaphragm, and when feeling comfortable in the process of breathing, this means that the fetus moves downward and puts pressure on the pelvic area, so the uterus begins to expand and its neck opens.
• Appearance of blood: When the cervix dilates, the plug comes down, which leads to spotting of blood.
• Amniocentesis The amniotic sac surrounding the fetus ruptures when the cervix dilates, and a clear, water-like fluid begins to drain from the vaginal opening.
• Feeling cramps: Pregnant women have cramps in the lower part above the pubic bone when the cervix is ​​dilated and labor begins.
• See the purple line: When the baby's head moves, a purple line begins to appear from the anus to the upper part of the buttocks. The length of this line is related to the degree of dilatation of the cervix.