Incompetent Cervix: What it Means, What You Can Do | www.justmommies.com

While your baby is growing inside your uterus, it presses down on the opening to the uterus known as the cervix. Some women suffer from a weakened cervix during pregnancy, a condition known as an “incompetent cervix.” Although some women take issue with the term “incompetent” – and there’s probably a better way to describe it – it is the standard way to describe a condition that may complicate your pregnancy.