The cervix dialates during child birth and is located at the bottom of the uterus.
It causes pre-mature babies to need more oxygen and possible assistance with breathing.
1. She probably feels this way because of pressure? Maybe anxiety. She could count numbers or close her eyes just for a minute and get her thoughts straight. She could also maybe ask to go last so she has time to review.
2. (act like this is you talking) I just be myself and don't mind what people think of me because I have great friends that have my back and they help me calm down whenever I get in a stressful situation.