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.
CSlocum, Thanks for your post and welcome to EmpowHer. Normally, the cervix takes at least 2 weeks to close or begin closing but keep in mind that not all women are the same. Though it may take woman A 3-4 weeks for her cervix to be fully closed, it may take woman B 4-6 weeks for hers to be fully closed.Slocum, Thanks for your post and welcome to EmpowHer. Normally, the cervix takes at least 2 weeks to close or begin closing but keep in mind that not all women are the same. Though it may take woman A 3-4 weeks for her cervix to be fully closed, it may take woman B 4-6 weeks for hers to be fully closed.