Cervical Length Checks

cantalopes24 · July 2016

We met with a genetics counselor yesterday after our NT scan yesterday (which we did a week early because we're going out of town and it had to be done on a Tuesday). She called me last night and said the high risk doctor wants to start seeing me at 16 weeks and they scheduled me to come in to start having cervical length checks. Has anyone else done these and how does it work and generally how frequently do they do them? I didn't even think to ask on the phone yesterday and they're at the main hospital today, not the office I went to yesterday so I don't feel like calling since I know I won't get through and it's not a super important question and I'm impatient so I don't want to wait for a phone call back.

silvercamaro77 · July 2016

I vaguely remember them checking mine when I was later in pregnancy. I think they just did ultrasounds to get measurements. With my first, a shortened cervix was one of the signs I had of potentially going into preterm labor. I actually carried until my due date, but they put me on modified bedrest for the last 6-7 weeks of the pregnancy.

cantalopes24 · July 2016

Ok thanks! I wasn't sure how they checked for length. An ultrasounds makes sense, not like they can stick a measuring tape up there but you never know!

LaurenAshley04 · July 2016

I know it's something they check durring the ultrasound.

We were referred to high risk last pregnancy to monitor growth due to a 2 blood vessel cord. Our doc was super mellow and very reassuring!

It sounds like they are being extra cautious!

jkjjess627 · July 2016

I had cervical checks every time it went in for an ultrasound when I was pregnant with my twins. They did a regular ultrasound and the trans vaginal ultrasound to check my cervix. I was considered high risk and put on bed rest at 21 weeks because my cervix were shortened. I delivered at 37 weeks 1 day via scheduled c-section.

yogadevil · July 2016

My cervix length was checked during ultrasound as well. I'm sure hoping everything looks good for you!

cantalopes24 · July 2016

@LaurenAshley04 yes they are. My first was a premie and I found out after having my second that I have genetic condition that can cause cervical issues so they are being extra cautious.

FreshBakedBrownies · July 2016

TW - loss mentioned

When I was pregnant with my twins, my cervix apparently changed very fast and I didn't know it. My amniotic sac for baby A suddenly protruded and ruptured at 19wks 1d. Ultimately I lost both twins a week later.

Things can change fast. If you have signs of a shortened cervix, I'd want weekly checks and/or discuss a plan for a cerclage.

Best wishes for a healthy pregnancy!

cantalopes24 · July 2016

@ss456 I'm sorry for your loss but that is good to know. Thanks.

cinderin · July 2016

ss456 said:

TW - loss mentioned

When I was pregnant with my twins, my cervix apparently changed very fast and I didn't know it. My amniotic sac for baby A suddenly protruded and ruptured at 19wks 1d. Ultimately I lost both twins a week later.

Things can change fast. If you have signs of a shortened cervix, I'd want weekly checks and/or discuss a plan for a cerclage.

Best wishes for a healthy pregnancy!

this happened to a friend of mine as well.

kami2277 · July 2016

I start my cervical length checks in 3 weeks (at 16 weeks) the high risk doctor already discussed putting the stich in my cervix. I'm also having twins.

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