Appropriate mechanical function of the uterine cervix is critical for maintaining a pregnancy
to term so that the fetus can develop fully. At the end of pregnancy, however, the cervix must …

The cervix functions as a barrier between the uterus and vagina and keeps the uterus closed
until term so that the fetus can develop. For delivery the cervix must soften and dilate, and …

Background Mechanical alteration of the cervical angle has been proposed to reduce
spontaneous preterm birth. Performance of the uterocervical angle as measured by …

Background Premature cervical remodeling resulting in spontaneous preterm birth may
begin with premature failure or relaxation at the internal os (termed “funneling”). To date, we …

The cervix is the essential gatekeeper for birth. Incomplete cervix remodeling contributes to
problems with delivery at or post-term while preterm birth is a major factor in perinatal …

The uterine cervix undergoes a complex remodelling process during pregnancy,
characterized by dramatic changes in both extracellular matrix (ECM) structure and …

The structural integrity of the cervix in pregnancy is necessary for carrying a pregnancy until
term, and the organization of human cervical tissue collagen likely plays an important role in …

We propose an approach for discriminating fibrillar collagen fibers from elastic fibers in the
mouse cervix in Mueller matrix microscopy using convolutional neural networks (CNN) and …

Obstetricians, neonatologists, and reproductive scientists have collectively performed much
research in pregnancy and parturition. These authors contend, however, that a major …

The appropriate biomechanical function of the uterus is required for the execution of human
reproduction. These functions range from aiding the transport of the embryo to the …