Has anyone else had to get their crevix stitched?

irh2014

My crevix is starting to soften and they are saying ill have to get it stitched if it doesnt fix its self. The dr didnt explain in very while. Can anyone else help explain what it means?

kidcapri100

Your doc is probably referring to a cerclage. They usually perform them when the cervix goes below 2cm in length or shows signs of funneling.

c000501

How far are you that they checked you? Friends of mine had that stitch and said it was totally fine and worth it.

twetyaries

To prevent a late miscarriage or preterm birth. One of my friends had to have it because she had a late miscarriage a few years back and lost both her twins. This time around she was pregnant with twins again but only lost one. She's due the beginning of November and they will take out the stitches at the end of October in time for her to give birth.

Beckah31

I just had it done a couple weeks ago due to unexplained preterm labor with my twins who were born at 23 weeks. I had an elective cerclage- we did it because we don't know why I delivered so early, it could have just been preterm labor, it could have been an incompetent cervix that went from zero to sixty in just a few hours.

It was pretty simple. The worst part was the spinal. And it was kind of like having a bee sting you. That was the local, I didn't actually feel the spinal. My nurse told me to think of it as a practice epidural. I didn't love not being ble to feel/move my legs, but it was done in a few hours.

They put you in these crazy acrobatic stirrups and it takes about 15-20 minutes. You will feel nothing- it's almost creepy! The cord they use for the stitch is really thick and sturdy. It was kind of scary, but other than a little cramping and ridiculous constipation, I was healed up pretty quick. Your restrictions will depends on how far your cervix has dilated/funneled. I have just a 20# lift restriction and pelvic rest. A couple of friends aren't allowed to take baths or swim, but they were already dilating and one was funneling and dilating.

It's not without risks, but if it looks like your cervix isn't cooperating, I totally recommend it. It can result in infection, but having your cervix fully dialate too soon has tragic consequences. I know first hand.

MegStark

A friend of mine was given this option but didn't do it. She's due next month but was put on bedrest at week 21. Personally, I'd much rather get the stitches.

irh2014

They checked me on Wensday due to bad cramps and i was 14 weeks 2 days. They have me on bed rest till Monday to see if the cramping will stop and that my cervix will stop softening. Do you have to stay in the hospital very long after you get the stitches in? Ive had complications sence the beginning of my pregnancy which has made thia ten times worse. Im honestly just scared about the whole thing.

Beckah31

It's typically outpatient unless there is significant dilation or funneling. I went in around 11 and was out by 4. It took a bit to get my legs steady enough for walking. I looked like a newborn calf.

akweber79

I also lost my first child at 24 weeks, unsure why I had preterm labor. This time I opted not to have it done in advance, but will have progesterone injections weekly from 16-36 weeks, and monitored every two weeks to check my cervix. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy!

Marchmellow2

I have a friend who had it done too. She was also put on bedrest after for the rest of her pregnancy. I would for sure do it if I were you. Good luck!!