Pregnancy is a journey filled with milestones, from the first heartbeat to the anatomy scan. During these check-ups, your doctor may mention "cervical length." While it might sound like just another ...

CHICAGO (AP) -- A study linking a shortened cervix early in pregnancy with premature birth could help pinpoint which women are most at risk and potentially help doctors intervene earlier, researchers ...

Women with a short cervix around 20 weeks of pregnancy have an increased risk of preterm birth. Preventing preterm birth in pregnant women with a short cervix is a crucial step in protecting the ...

birth could help pinpoint which women are most at risk and potentially help doctors intervene earlier, researchers say. The study of 183 women who'd had previous premature births found that a ...