Cervical length?

phillygirl526

I will be 27 weeks tomorrow. Today my cervix measured around 2.7 which my doctor said is "the low end of normal." However, google seems to think it's a lot lower than it should be. Any insights??

McGibbon51311

I would definitely trust the Dr over Dr. Google lol. My OB says they like the cervix to be in-between 2.5-3.5 so although it is at the lower end, it's still in the healthy zone according to my office. 

snoangel79

Mine has consistently been over 3. I have an U/S tomorrow. I think anything under 3 was when they would start really watching, not sure how many weeks though. I thought they watched it till 32 weeks and after they don't, not sure though.

leslie13510

I would press for more frequent monitoring, but that's technically still in the range for normal for how far along you are. 

phillygirl526

Thanks ladies, good to know. He wants me back in a week just to be on the safe side, so we'll see. Hopefully it stays put and my girls keep cookin away!

Fancy3Face

I'm with leslie.  I'd push to be seen frequently, especially if it dropped to 2.7 fairly quickly or if you have increased braxton hick. 

TaylorandMel

My perinatologist said that they are happy as long as it is above 2.5.  At 24 weeks, mine was 4.  At my 26 week appointment, the MD stated that they wouldn't be checking my cervix length anymore.  I think this is weird!  I am going to ask the US tech what my cervix length is at my 28 week growth scan.

JenLC99

My ultrasound reports have always said ">3cm" and not a specific measurement so I took that to mean that as long as it was more than 3 they were happy.  I would take your doctor's advice that it is the low end of normal.  

veronicacorningstone

Mine starting shortening at around 24 weeks.  I was brought in every two weeks for cervix checks and a ffn after that.  At around 32 weeks it was <1, so I was put on moderate bed rest until 34 weeks.  After that I went back to work on a reduced schedule until 36 weeks, when I was admitted for blood pressure issues.

In the end, my cervix held out just fine.   I admit, it is scary though.  As long as you're monitored, you should be ok.  Try not to overexert yourself and stay off your feet when you can.   That will help.

Mrs_MBed

McGibbon51311:

I would definitely trust the Dr over Dr. Google lol. My OB says they like the cervix to be in-between 2.5-3.5 so although it is at the lower end, it's still in the healthy zone according to my office. 

This is what my MFM and OB follow as well.