Thanks for your question! Our Healthcare Expert will be answering some questions every week but in the meantime, here's a little tip from our Careline! Cervical funnelling is when the upper part or your cervix begins to dilate & shorten. It may sometimes cause premature birth during the third trimester or can ultimately lead to a miscarriage. Most doctors will put a woman with funnelling of the cervix on strict bed rest. In order to prevent premature labor, your doctor may recommend Nifedipine which is a calcium-channel blocker that is used to slow or stop contractions of the uterus until the pregnancy reaches a less-risky stage such as 34 weeks, or up to 37 weeks. Being dehydrated can cause your uterus to start contracting. Hence, be sure to drink at least eight glasses of water or other caffeine-free beverages each day. Drink even more when the weather is warm, even if you are indoors. You should be drinking enough that it makes your urine clear. In addition, a healthy and balanced diet coupled with lots of relaxation is vital too. The medicines prescribed and treatment given is best decided by your obstetrician
