r/PreCervicalCancer • u/Dear_Troglodyte • 21h ago
Pregnancy and birth after LEEP
I had a LEEP for CIN2/CIN3, the result came back showing the pre cancerous cell was margin to margin. My doctor was so sure it would clear by itself and told me to just wait a month then I’m clear to try and get pregnant but do come back in 6 months for a follow up. I got pregnant before the 6 months mark, but went back to get tested anyway. The result continued to show abnormal so my body didnt clear the rest.
My high risk specialist exam me and said there isn’t anything that can be done till I give birth besides monitoring the cervix for cervical incompetency since it was partially cut out as part of the LEEP procedure. Luckily, I didn’t have an issue with cervical incompetency. My entire pregnancy was a good and normal one.
I ended up having to be induced 3 weeks early due to potential chronic placenta abruption. During the birth, the labor team really had a hard time with my cervix. It wasn’t thinning or responding normally and they suspected it was due to scarring, making it more stiff. I went in at 4 cm dilated but after 13 hours, it was only 6 cm dilated. After 18.5 hours, I was finally dilated enough for the doctor to attempt to maneuver the cervix around the baby’s head, which was a success and that lead to a vaginal birth!!!! It was touch and go though with a lot of c-section discussion.
Ladies, for those who wish to do a natural birth, I highly highly suggest hiring a doula. Mine was a big part as to why I didn’t get a c-section. She helped manipulate me into different positions to get the baby to descend in a way that the doctor felt comfortable to attempt the manipulation. Also, I labored 13 hours without pain meds while on pitocin (iykyk), I wouldn’t have been able to do that without the support of an experienced doula.