Fruits and Vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are virtually free of salt and provide minimal amounts of sodium. Fresh whole fruits, including pears, mangoes and apples, each provide fewer than 10 milligrams of salt, or 4 milligrams of sodium. You can also fill your diet with tomatoes, spinach, salad greens and carrots.
The position and texture of your cervix will change during your cycle: 1  During menstrual bleeding, the cervix is normally low and hard and slightly open to allow the blood to flow out. 2  After your period stops, the cervix remains low and hard and the opening to the uterus (uterine os) remains closed.
How Cervix Dilation is Measured. Dilation of the cervix is measured in centimeters. During labor, your cervix will stretch from 0cm to a fully dilated 10 cm. During a vaginal exam, cervix dilation is measured by how many finger widths fit into the opening of the cervix.If the tip of one finger fits, the cervix is 1 cm dilated. If 2 finger tips fit, that signifies 2 cm. like to think of cervix dilation like opening the door to the womb to allow baby to come out. Normally, your cervix is closed and hard, protecting your uterus from the outside environment. In order for your baby to pass through, your cervix must dilate and thin out completely.