We recently lost our little baby girl at
21 weeks due to an incompetent cervix, I
would like to know if I have to do the
cerclage in the future, is it painful? My
doc told me it also may cause premature
labor in some women, I need to get as much
info as I can on this topic, thanks!!
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young Girl
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Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 13932 Location: everythings better in, texas USA
Posted: 12-14-07 18:23pm
i was told i had incompetant cervix as
well
i was dialeting very early without
contractions and they put me at risk for
preterm labor
my daughter made it full term but was born
at 37 weeks 5 days
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young Girl
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Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 13932 Location: everythings better in, texas USA
Posted: 12-14-07 18:25pm
heres some more info for you!
A weakened cervix can be caused by one or
more of the following conditions:
Previous surgery on the cervix
Damage during a difficult birth
Malformed cervix or uterus from a birth
defect
Previous trauma to the cervix, such as a
D&C (dilation and curettage) from a
termination or a miscarriage
DES (Diethylstilbestrol) exposure
Incompetent cervix is not routinely
checked for during pregnancy and therefore
is not usually diagnosed until after a
second or third trimester miscarriage has
occurred.
Women can be evaluated before pregnancy,
or in early pregnancy by ultrasound, if
they have any of the factors that are
potential causes of incompetent cervix.
Diagnosis can be made by your physician
though a pelvic exam or by an ultrasound.
The ultrasound would be used to measure
the cervical opening or the length of the
cervix.
The treatment for an incompetent or
weakened cervix is a procedure that sews
the cervix closed to reinforce the weak
cervix. This procedure is called a
cerclage and is usually performed between
week 14-16 of pregnancy. These sutures
will be removed between 36-38 weeks to
prevent any problems when you go into
labor. Removal of the cerclage does not
result in spontaneous delivery of the
baby. A woman would not be eligible for a
cerclage if:
There is increased irritation of the
cervix
The cervix has dilated 4cm
Membranes have ruptured
Possible complications of cervical
cerclage include uterine rupture, maternal
hemorrhage, bladder rupture, cervical
laceration, preterm labor and premature
rupture of the membranes. The likelihood
of these risks is very minimal, and most
health care providers feel that a cerclage
is a life saving procedure that is worth
the possible risks involved.
Thank You For the Info!!! Posted: 12-15-07 09:24am
Thank you so much !!! you have been
quite informative on this issue, I was
quite confused as to what might happen and
one of the doctors I spoke to sounded so
negative on the procedure, my prenancy was
fine until week 20 I guess when I noticed
this discharge and I guess that week when
I also went for my ultra sound the nurse
noticed the problem but it was too late,
found out that it was actually the
membrane discharging, so I will be classed
as high risk and probably have to take
bredrest for the next one. Thnak you again
for the info.
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young Girl
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Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 13932 Location: everythings better in, texas USA
Posted: 12-15-07 14:42pm
im so sorry for your loss
your welcome!!!!! and i hope your next
pregnancy goes well!!!!!
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!!! you have been
quite informative on this issue, I was
quite confused as to what might happen and
one of the doctors I spoke to sounded so
negative on the procedure, my prenancy was
fine until week 20 I guess when I noticed
this discharge and I guess that week when
I also went for my ultra sound the nurse
noticed the problem but it was too late,
found out that it was actually the
membrane discharging, so I will be classed
as high risk and probably have to take
bredrest for the next one. Thnak you again
for the info.