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incompetent cervix question

hoping44hoping44
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Hi Everyone,

Had a disturbing Dr. appt. and looking for some reassurance and positive stories, thoughts and prayers welcomed too:)

At my appointment, my cervix measured 2.5 cm.  It was explained to me that a typical "normal" pregnancy it measures 5 cm, it reduces in size as you progress through your pregnancy.  2.5 is very short for being almost 22 weeks. 

I have now been put on modified bed rest in hopes of keeping it at 2.5.  If it shrinks further, I am in for a cerclage, full bedrest for the remainder of the pregnancy.

 I am typing from bed, feet up, not walking, doing yoga anymore or anything remotely active.  Canceled my business trip for next week and will be working from home for the remainder of my pregnancy.

 Thanks for any help, suggestions, etc...

 Thanks for being there too!

 

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Re: incompetent cervix question

  • steverstever member

    Hey there! I just wanted to say I'm sorry and not to worry. I understand it's fairly common. Also, if you don't hear too much on this board there is also a High Risk Pregnancy board where there might be several more ladies going through this.

     Good luck! 

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  • hoping44hoping44
    Thank you!!!
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  • YaraCYaraC
    I haven't been there but just wanted to wish you good luck! I hope your cervix gets its act together.
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  • spriitspriit
    Actually, the cervix is supposed to be between 2.5 and 5 cm - I had to get bi-weekly cervical scans for a while.  Fortunately, it was fine.  But my dr. said that anything below 2.5 was worrying.  You seem to be just on the borderline.  However, bed rest may or may not help, there's no evidence either way - have they discussed cerclage?
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