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Cervical relaxation can easily lead to late habitual abortion and premature birth. Generally speaking, the cervical canal tends to relax from the 4th to 5th month of pregnancy, often resulting in miscarriage due to rupture of the water bag. Cervical incompetence refers to the state of weakened tension in the cervical canal, where pregnant women with cervical incompetence usually experience miscarriage in the second trimester. This is because, as the fetus grows larger, amniotic fluid increases, and intrauterine pressure continuously rises, the cervical canal becomes weak and relaxed, causing the amniotic sac to protrude at the cervical opening and leading to rupture of the membranes. Cervical incompetence is associated with factors such as previous cervical laceration, multiple induced abortions, and poorly developed cervical isthmus. Generally, the cervical canal tends to relax from the 4th to 5th month of pregnancy, resulting in the fetal sac descending into the vagina and often causing miscarriage due to rupture of the water bag. However, such miscarriages rarely involve bleeding or abdominal distension but are more likely accompanied by white discharge. Yet, when you notice this, it may already be too late to save the pregnancy. Therefore, if you observe an increase in white discharge, you should seek medical attention promptly. Traditional treatment for cervical relaxation involves cervical cerclage between the 12th and 15th weeks of pregnancy, as otherwise, miscarriage is highly likely.