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.
1 Dilation During Pregnancy In the weeks preceding labor, your body undergoes many changes 2  ... Cervical Changes When Pregnant The cervix is the portion of a womanâs anatomy that joins the uterus to the vagina. ... 3  Open Cervix During Pregnancy The cervix is the opening to the womb or the uterus.ou could even have a slightly dilated and soft cervix for several weeks, before you are actually ready to give birth. In fact, it is quite normal for your cervix to dilate up to 3 centimeters in the later stages of pregnancy. As the uterine contractions start, the cervix further opens to around 6 centimeters or so.