I am not quite sure what it means. In order for softening does your cervix have to be open or is that what it means when the cervix is soft its opened ?

Hi Jaguilar7... welcome to AMHD!

When your cervix is soft it is merely referring to the feel or consistency. Normally your cervix will be firm throughout pregnant... frequently demonstrated as the feel of the tip of your nose. Towards the end, softening of the cervix is just one sign that your body may be preparing for labor... the softness often being demonstrated as the feel of your lip.

One of the other signs, which frequently does not happen until labor is underway, is dilation, or the opening of the cervix. Your cervix can be soft with no dilation occurring.

Thank you for the info , It was a big help :)