Incompetent Cervix...what Exactly Is Bedrest??? Posted: 01-07-04 16:28pm
I was recently diagnosed with an
incompetent cervix, and as a result, have
lost 2 babies, and 1 miscarriage very
early on. I am seeing my doctor on
friday for a check up, but am anxious to
know now....What exactly does bed rest
entail? Surely you can't stay in bed for
9 months!!!??? I want to try to get
pregnant again, but am told next time I
become pregnant, I will need a stitch at
14 weeks. I have also heard this
probably means bed rest. Has anyone had
the stitch? What did you have to do?
Did it work? Thanks!
~kate~
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Farah
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Oct 2003 Posts: 201
Posted: 01-08-04 02:00am
I personally didn't have the stitch, but I
know someone who did. It was relatively
painless. You just wouldn't be advised to
go on mall trips and other such
adventures.
Good luck
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DismalEuphoria
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Joined: 20 Dec 2003 Posts: 99 Location: US
Farah Saves the Day!!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted: 01-08-04 18:14pm
Thanks for the advice farah. I am mainly
asking because I want to know if I would
still be able to work or clean or things
like that. Take care.
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Farah
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Oct 2003 Posts: 201
Posted: 01-09-04 02:18am
Um... Although I am not a medical
professional and you should discuss it in
more detail with your doctor, I would
presume that regular house work would be
ok but if you have a job that you'd be
standing on your feet a lot, it would not
be beneficial for this situation. Like I
said, you should ask your doctor a lot
more questions... They're definately more
informed. I hope that helps.
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DismalEuphoria
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Dec 2003 Posts: 99 Location: US
Posted: 01-09-04 16:26pm
I went to the doctor today, and while he
still recommends waiting a few more months
to let my body regain nutrients, he says
physically, I seem to be just fine! He
also said that a cerclage does not
necessarily mean bedrest, just lighter
activites. I plan to try again in a month
or so (i am anxious)...Wish me luck
all!!!!!!!!!!!
