Your Pregnancy

DO YOU SPEAK BUMP?

1. UTERUS

The uterus (or womb) is your reproductive organ that lies between the bladder and the rectum, about the size and shape of an upside-down pear. It’s connected to the Fallopian tubes (the “transport lines” for eggs that are released from the ovaries), and the cervix and vagina, and acts as your baby’s home while it’s growing inside your body.

2. CERVIX

The cervix is a narrow passageway shaped

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