Histobiomechanical Remodeling of the Cervix during Pregnancy: Proposed Framework

Table 1

Stroma evolution during gestation. Percentages refer to dry tissue, except for water and dry tissue, which are in relation to the total.

Content (%)
Constituents	Nonpregnant	Early	Late	Postpartum	Reference
Water	78	75	83	76	[35]
Dry tissue	22	25	17	24	-
Collagen content	71	-	78	-	[11]
Collagen solubility	17	75	76	88	[34]
Elastin	1.33	-	0.73	-	[51]
GAGs	1.6	-	2.6	1.2	[24]
Cells	8	-	15	-	[6]