Do they always measure cervix length at big u/s?

BRSaugust20 · March 2010

Since this is the most pregnant I have ever been, this is my new worry to obsess over. I've done some googling but can't find a definitive answer on if they always measure or if they only measure if they are worried due to contractions or past personal history, etc.

ladychicago · March 2010

if they measured mine, they didn't say anything. i don't remember her looking specifically for that, though. (and she was pretty good about telling us what she was measuring every step of the way).

krissyh21 · March 2010

Yes, they check it with every u/s but you have to ask for them to tell you anything - at least at my OB.

Gasp - Are you finding out the gender? I can't wait o find out!!!

JGirl2005 · March 2010

I have IC, so Im different. that said, they usually measure it on all normal women because in some cases this is when they find shortening. IC danger zone is 16-24 wks. it may not be 100% standard, but most drs do measure it and some dont tell you unless you know what they are looking for.

LALASEPT05 · March 2010

They did not at my ultrasound and I specifically asked. The MFM did my ultrasound and I'd asked the OB about that as well and they don't check it unless there is reason to do so such as pain, cramping, spotting, or history of issues. That said the next I went in for some cramping and they checked it and it was fine...but at least my doctor does not check it unless there is need to do so.

BRSaugust20 · March 2010

krissyh21:

Gasp - Are you finding out the gender? I can't wait o find out!!!

After all this IF stuff, I am good at asking questions!! I will definitely ask if they are measuring it and what it is.

ETA since I saw the everyone else's replies: Interesting. Although my OB has an ultrasound in her office, it is only for quick peeks. She sends me to an outside lab for big scans (NT Scan and Anatomy Scan). Hopefully that means they will check it during the big u/s.

We are not finding out the sex! I have no desire too (not sure why since I am a huge planner). DH would like to but I told him I overrule him in this case. I figure I can use it as motivation during pushing (at least I am telling myself that now). Besides, I figure it will be more "fun" to argue about both sets of names.

I can't believe it is almost here...7:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning!

Quizzle · March 2010

They measure mine at every u/s I have. I don't usually get the number, but I do get 'There's your cervix...'

igh0318 · March 2010

They measured my cervix at every ultrasound I've had. They won't always offer up that info (depends on the Dr/tech) so I would just ask if they don't tell you.

krissyh21 · March 2010

BRSaugust20:
krissyh21:

Gasp - Are you finding out the gender? I can't wait o find out!!!

After all this IF stuff, I am good at asking questions!! I will definitely ask if they are measuring it and what it is.

We are not finding out the sex! I have no desire too (not sure why since I am a huge planner). DH would like to but I told him I overrule him in this case. I figure I can use it as motivation during pushing (at least I am telling myself that now). Besides, I figure it will be more "fun" to argue about both sets of names.

I can't believe it is almost here...7:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning!

Wow - what will power, you are a much stronger woman then me! The name thing was not fun for me at all. I told H he could not talk to me about names until we knew the sex so we only had fight over 1 name rather then both!

Good luck Wednesday - you are going to love seeing how big your LO became! Looking forward to a great report!

Temp159135562506975 · March 2010

mh cervix was only measured when i was pg with twins --- my singleton pg they never measured it... but with twins- every 4 weeks from 16w on until 32w.