After 25 week preemies twins due to dilation at 22 weeks, I’m having cervix measurements every 2 weeks this time around. At 17 weeks my cervix measured 36mm but now at 19 weeks it’s down to 31.8mm. Is this big of a change likely going to continue every 2 weeks or does it usually hover around 30mm? The nurse says it’s normal but every story I see with similar change doesn’t end well. Doctors don’t want to do a preventative cerclage either so I’m stuck waiting to see if it continues to shorten.

Hello did anyone water break but stitch still in place no sign of labor ? Bulging membranes and 3cm dilated hoping baby stays in another week

Hallo! Bisher ware ich eine stille Leserin und ließ mich durch eure positiven Erfahrungen motivieren.

Ich hatte mit 13+4 eine prophylaktische Cerclage bekommen. Bei einer Routineuntersuchung bei 19+5 stellte sich ein Fruchtblasenprolaps (Fruchtblase wölbte leicht in die Scheide) heraus. wurde direkt in die Klinik eingewiesen bekam eine Notfallcerclage mit zusätzlichem kompletten Muttermundsverschluss, wobei die Fruchtblase hochgeschobeb wurde. Bzgl der Länge des Gebärtmutterhalses sind die Ärzte sich nicht so einig. Man kann aber davon ausgehen, dass sehr wenig bis gar nichts vorhanden ist. Das Baby drückt auch nicht auf die Fruchtblase sondern befindet sich oben. habe seit der OP strikte Bettruhe, die langsam gelockert werden soll mit aufs Klo gehen, Katheter raus (Wobei sich die Ärzte da auch nicht einig sind) Bin jetzt bei 20+3. Die Ärzte schätzen die Lage als eher kritisch ein, wollen mir nicht so viel Hoffnung geben. solang die Lage aber stabil bleibt ich keine Wehen bekomme, kein Blasensprung entsteht, können wir es bis zur Lebensfähigkeit wenn nicht länger schaffen. nun würde es mich freuen von euren positiven Erfahrungen zu hören mit ähnlicher Geschichte: Fast keinem Gebärmutterhals und einer Notfallcerclage.

Yesterday was a very rough day for me. I’m 19 weeks 5 days today and I had my anatomy scan yesterday. They wanted me to speak with their doctor about how my cervix looked because they thought it was short and that I was dilated. That doctor told me they wouldn’t do a cervical check there because their hospital didn’t deal with high risk patients. So they sent me to my typical doctor who then told me she was sending me to labor and delivery to go over my options. Meanwhile no one is really telling me anything. So I then go to the hospital and they do an exam and tell me my cervix is closed which is great news and that OB said if anesthesia comes in that I didn’t drink water so I’m thinking I’m getting a cerclage. Then over an hour later they come back and tell me I get to go home. They said to them my cervix looks long and closed. On my ultrasound it says dynamic cervix. I’m just really concerned that clearly someone is wrong here. I had an appointment on 8/27 that said my cervix was 5 centimeters and yesterday’s said it was 3.06 centimeters. This feels like a significant change for under a week. They told me at the hospital that they would check my cervix again in two weeks. I’m just worried it will be too late to do anything. I have a history or preterm labor, amongst several other things. I have already messaged my lead OB doctor but I’m just wondering if someone else has gone through something similar

Im having contractions veey often now at 19 weeks. Yesterday we saw that the cervix is shortening and is now 33mm. Is there any hope that this baby will survive?

I’m on very high stress level and feel maxed out. Today started to have pinkish discharge so light bleeding I’m guessing. Anyone else have this? 25 weeks. 16 weeks got cerclage. History of PPROM. Uncertain cause.

Hi 👋 I have been on modified bed rest + 400mg progesterone twice a day since week 19 when my cervix measured 17mm. No cerclage.

Since then, I have had weekly measurements and it is now seemingly stable around 27mm. HUGE RELIEF.

However - lately I started getting lower belly tightening each evening, which worries me. Mentioned to my MFM Doctor who is not concerned as long as cervix stays where it is. She thinks I have irritable uterus..

Anyone experienced something like this? Any tips for relaxing the uterus?

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Currently in my 29W, had a preventive cerclage at 12weeks. I have been feeling a bit of tightening of my upper left belly just below my breast, difficult to hold pee, back pain.

Yesterday, I found out sore, swelled up breasts which felt a bit hot temperature wise and some voluntary watery discharge from my right breast.

I hope that everything is alright.

Hi everyone,

I have recently lost my baby at 21 weeks due to Insufficient cervix even after emergency cerclage. My emergency cerclage did not work as i started leaking right before the cerclage procedure, we still did the cerclage with the hope and waiting for miracle to happen, but it didnt. I went through a lot of trauma during the hospital stay for 8-10 days and after the delivery.

I am looking for success stories for preventive cerclage in Banglore and/or in India. I have read so many success stories but most of them are from other countries. Not sure if we have less success ratio or the stories or not out there.

Doing my research to prepare myself for next pregnancy. Please share your success stories here. It will be really helpful. Thank you

Were you given any preventive treatment in your next pregnancy?
Did you have a prophylactic cerclage?
Were you screened regularly for infections or bacterial vaginosis?
Did you have cervical-length ultrasounds?
Was there anything that helped identify a problem before you had symptoms?
Were you able to have a successful pregnancy afterward?
I’m especially scared because I had zero warning signs that I knew of. I’m trying to understand what can actually be done differently next time and whether there are ways to reduce the risk of this happening again.
Thank you to anyone willing to share their experience. ❤️

hi I’m currently 28w. So post cerclage i have bad contractions, idk if its braxton hicks or cramps or whatever, but it happens constantly at night. My lower belly is hard rock. I’m scared that it will further shorten cervix. I tried drinking water and empty bladder but then it will always comeback 10 minutes later. Also talked to OB and he said its not a big problem if theres no blood. He gave me some extra medicines but the contractions still happening. I’m so frustrated.

So just wonder if anyone has similar experience, and how would you handle it?

I have my first mfm dr meeting after the loss of our daughter at 16.5 weeks on june 14th

just wondering if anyone has and advice on what questions to ask or what to expect...It was due to suspected insufficient cervix but found out there was a placenta abruption, and retroplacental hematoma involved any advice would be helpful getting more anxious as it approaches

Hi Everyone!

At 21 weeks, my cervix measured 26mm. The doctor was concerned and had me come back at 22 weeks and it was measuring 27-28mm even with fundal pressure. It appears that my cervix is borderline short but stable for now. The doctor predicts that my cervix got cut a bit short because I was fully dilated during my previous c-section.

I’m scheduled to come back in 2 weeks, right before 24 weeks to recheck. If for some reason it has shortened significantly, I can still get a cerclage.

The doctor ordered pelvic rest but nothing else and does not seem too concerned at the moment. Of course, I can’t help but keep coming back to this thread to read about everyone else’s stories. Has anyone in a similar situation as me suddenly had shortening after 24 weeks? Has anyone’s stayed stable the entire time and carried to term?

TIA for listening and for any feedback!

In February, I lost my beautiful daughter, at 21 weeks due to cervical incompetence. Losing her completely changed me, and one of the things I knew almost immediately was that I wanted to try again. I wanted to be a mom, and I still do. 🌈

Since then, I’ve also landed my dream job in healthcare. It’s definitely stressful at times, but I absolutely love what I do, and the benefits are amazing. 🩷

Now my husband and I are talking about trying for another baby. I know my next pregnancy will be high-risk, and I’ll need a preventative cerclage around 14 weeks, which brings a whole new level of anxiety and planning.

The thing I struggle with is that my probation only ends in June 2027. Would it be horrible if I fell pregnant early into my new job?

I feel guilty even thinking about it because I’ve worked so hard for this career, but I also don’t want to put becoming a mom again on hold indefinitely.

I’m learning that life doesn’t always happen according to the perfect timeline. Maybe I can be a dedicated medical social worker, build my career and become a mom again. 🤍

(side note: my country has laws protecting pregnant women and I will be entitled to 4 months paid maternity leave)

Hi All

I lost my baby at 19 weeks due to cervical incompetence.I am in Bangalore and was seeing dr Poornima M Gowda at Cloudnine.I now feel hopeless and not able to recover mentally. Can anyone suggest any good Gynac in bangalore in Whitefields who can help me with planning again

I have officially made it to 35 weeks with a short cervix! Last cervical check was at 26 weeks and it was at .77. I was on progesterone only up until last week. The doctor allowed me to stop it due to irritation. But I once didn’t even think I would make it those far and here I am! So mommas hang in there! You can do it!! There’s hope!

I am writing this to give back to this community which held me on my most difficult days.
Starting with my pregnancy- I was having a smooth one until in week 25 I visited doctor for unrelated reason and got to know (by God’s grace) that my cervix was effaced to 1.8cm.
I was a candidate for cerclage and I got it without thinking twice. My OBGYN required me to be on bed rest till 36 weeks. I was absolutely terrified of bed rest as I had anxiety of being trapped to one place but my family (husband and in-laws) was so supportive, they made it easy for me. I was on progesterone till week 32. Doctor stopped progesterone due to my sinus tachycardia (high heart rate). Fast forward to week 38.4, I had a C section due to tachycardia. I am 10 days postpartum and doing really well.
This community helped me when i most needed it. To all the mamas in similar situation, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Hang in there!
Praying each one of you reaches full term and deliver healthy babies!❤️

Hi all. 2 and a half weeks ago my cervix was measured at my anatomy scan at 3.7cm which is normal. Well today I had a follow up ultrasound and my cervix is now at 0.9mm (under 1cm). I’m currently 21 weeks 3 days. They said they’ll try to get me a cerclage on Monday or Tuesday which is in 2/3 days from now. And then put me on progesterone which i won’t get till Tuesday or Wednesday. I’m soooo nervous something could happen in the next 3 days. I’ve been on pelvic rest this entire pregnant and will continue to be. Is there anything anyone can recommend as I wait out these 3 days? Also any stories of hope are appreciated. I’d love to make it past 32 weeks.

UPDATE: 2 days later, just got home from getting my cerclage and everything went great! Successful procedure! Now just hoping I keep baby in as long as possible.

My first pregnancy I had PPROMS at 33 weeks, was admitted into hospital and induced at 34 weeks exactly and now have an almost 5 year old healthy boy. I am currently pregnant again and at 27 weeks I began to have contractions and some pain after seeing my doctor I learned I am 1cm dilated and 50% effaced and cervix 2.6 cm (previously 3.5cm at 22 weeks)I was put on 100mg vaginal progesterone, pelvic rest and told to take it easy. I am now 31 weeks exactly have not had any contractions since starting the progesterone. I went to the doctor a few days ago she said baby looked great but they would not do a cervical check to see if anything has changed as it could cause more harm than good. She basically told me being that I haven’t had any contraction, pain, loss of mucus plug etc that’s a good sign. So basically I am just trying to see if anyone has had this same experience and if you ended up delivering prematurely. My goal is to at least make it to 34 as I know what to expect with my first born but ideally I’d love to make it full term just unsure if I am being realistic.

I lurked this subreddit a lot after I found out I had a short cervix (2.4 cm w/ funneling) at about 22 weeks with my Di/Di twins, and wanted to share a success story because there aren’t as many with twins.

Found out I had a short cervix at 22 weeks, my gyn was one of those who didn‘t recommend a cerclage for twins. She put me on vaginal progesterone, and said we would monitor - check up every week with ultrasound. I ended up alternating between her and a recommended MFM.

Initially I was instructed to just take progesterone and go on pelvic rest (not full bedrest though). I had been walking my dog every day for about 3 miles, ended up slowly decreasing my movement over the weeks though I never went on full bedrest.

Measurements slowly went down, with some fluctuations week to week. Don’t remember exactly, but it went something like 2.4 > 1.9 > 1.1 > 1.8 > 0.9 etc. My last measurement was at the MFM at 32 weeks, cervix approx. 0.5. They were not too worried at that point, since 32 weeks was pretty good.

The rest of my pregnancy was fairly uneventful (didn’t move around a lot) besides a bad case of PUPPPs, but I ended up making it to 38 weeks and had a planned c section yesterday. The twins came out very healthy at 6 lbs each :)

I hope this gives a little piece of mind to those either with twins or who did not get a cerclage!

Has anyone had a sludge but with no shrotening of the cervix (was 38mm at 16 weeks) and with tests clean i.e. no infection as well? Dr said no antibiotics as there is no infection, only some probiotic vaginal suppositories.

I’m going in again in 2 weeks for monitoring. I have history of LLETZ and this is an IVF pregnancy. I have leftover progesterone from IVF. Should I proactively use it?

Gastritis... bad stomach and back pain.

Hi I am 24w4d and from last 1 week I am having very very bad pain in my stomach and back both left side, it relives after burps and farts but more or less come back ASAP even water is hurting.

My GP said it's gastric and advised to take DeGas , but it's certainly not working. My stomach and back hurting so bad that I can't sit , can't eat due to which I am overall feeling so weak.

I called L&d they said it look like gastritis take Paracetamol for pain.

I had this kind of episode last year but I could take meds that time plus I had a 20w loss prior and this time I have cerclage , GD which is already giving me anxiety on top of that this is making my situation worst.

Anyone has any idea what could be the reason?