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Cervical Cerclage
salsy2012
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Hello there, I haven't posted over here too much (mostly a lurker) but I was hoping that you ladies might have some insight for me.
*Previous loss mentioned*
I'm going in this upcoming Monday (I'll be 14 weeks) for an appointment where my doctor wants to discuss performing a cervical cerclage on me. With our most recent loss this past July, my cervix opened on it's own which caused the gestational sac to come through and then my water broke at 17.5 weeks and we lost our little one.
I guess I'm just wondering if any of you have had to get a cerclage? What was your experience with it? And what exactly is the procedure like? I'm a little nervous.
Thanks in advance for the input!
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Re: Cervical Cerclage
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Around 19wks my cervix began to open (internally) and the MFM said without the cerclage we would have lost our baby. So in our case the cerclage was definitely worth it. Some women who get cerclages though don't have to be on bedrest, but will probably be monitored more closely.
I hope everything works out for you. Best wishes!!
I found the anticipation of the cerclage and the unknown more stressful than actually having the cerclage. I had slight discomfort after the procedure and since then haven't really had any issues. I am 35w tomorrow.
Good luck!