Anterior cervical edema

Refers to edema of the cervix during childbirth. During delivery, cervical edema is caused by uneven pressure on the cervix by the exposed part and premature breath hold by the mother. Can also be due to poor fetal head flexion, anterior top compression of the cervix affects its retraction, resulting in cervical lip edema.

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