Can the cervix open from constipation?

[KMCN]

Sometimes when I'm so constipated, I feel like I have so much pressure in my pelvic area, and in my vagina! It goes away after I am able to have a bowel movement. But, does the pressure from all that stool backed up put pressure on the cervix? Does it cause the cervix to open prematurely? And does straining cause the cervix to open?

 

[HBGirl]

Nope. Hormones make your cervix open.

 

[patch2006uk]

Having a full bowel can affect the position of your cervix. But it shouldn't cause a problem and should all go back to normal once you've emptied your bowels. It can feel weird, though!

 

[hardd2011]

Constipation can actually stall labor and prevent you from effacing and dialating