Consuming too much sodium is serious business because it's a risk factor for high blood pressure. High blood pressure, in turn, can lead to stroke and heart disease. Most U.S. adults consume the equivalent of 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt or 3,400 milligrams of sodium each day.
Before labor, your cervix is firm, kind of like the tip of your nose. Itâs closed and points toward the back of your vaginal wall. As your body prepares for labor, a few things happen: Your cervix will start to move forward until it's tilted toward the front of your vaginal wall.
When the cervix is open a couple of centimeters, you can easily slip your finger into the opening â itâs like putting your finger between soft, puckered lips. If you do this, youâll probably feel the shape of your babyâs head, safely encased in the amniotic sac. When the cervix is entirely opened and youâre pushing or close to pushing, you can really feel the head. Women who have done this often describe the head as having an amazing, âvelvetyâ soft texture.