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Shortened/open Cervix too early

knottie2bd11a2bc3570fe5knottie2bd11a2bc3570fe5 member
edited July 2023 in 2nd Trimester
I just had my 24 week ultrasound today and 2nd anatomy scan to find the last few organs that were hiding initially. The tech noticed a concern with my cervix and did a vaginal ultrasound. Doctor said my cervix should be measuring about 3.5-4cm and is measuring at 2.6. I am on low activity restriction (no sex, heavy lifting, stay hydrated/out of heat). Anyone else have experience with this in their pregnancy and want to share your outcomes? I am feeling a little nervous. Will be going back in for another vaginal ultrasound in a few weeks to check for changes. 
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Re: Shortened/open Cervix too early

  • knottie54967873b9e0b75bknottie54967873b9e0b75b Just Joined
    I have IC, I did have 2 premies due to it. One at 28 weeks. First at 34 weeks . As long as you get to 28+ weeks baby will be fine and they may want you to do a cerclage or progesterone for your next pregnancy.
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  • clt2pwm11clt2pwm11 member
    I have an incompetent cervix. My first son was born at 26 weeks. All is well with him. He's a healthy 6 year old boy. They have monitored my cervix this go around and right now, all is fine. (I'll be 21 weeks this week). There was talk about a cerclage if things looked short, but up to this point, they have not. Progesterone was not recommended as there is shaky evidence that it even helps. Honestly, the NICU is highly successful with 24 week babies these days. That's been my goal this entire pregnancy, and you've already reached that point! Every extra week is a bonus! 

    I do want to share my experience with preterm labor. I had Braxton Hicks for about a week leading up to the main event. I would rest and drink water and they would stop. Of course, it was my first pregnancy, so I didn't know better, but this time, if I have Braxton Hicks regularly, I will be going in to the hospital to be checked. As it was, I woke up in real labor after that week, blood, urge to push, all the things. They couldn't stop my labor and I delivered within an hour (emergency c-section). I was unable to get steroids for my baby's lungs, and that gave us a really long NICU stay. If you get to the hospital early, they can slow things down for you and make sure you get those shots to help baby breath better on it's own. I share this not to scare you but so you can be proactive. 
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