Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[Hope2302]

Also I have felt baby kick low throughout. I was of he impression that he should be kicking high at his stage. So feeling him in my upper belly and ribs.

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

Missy hit the 3 pound mark and she's off tpn

 

[A1983]

Hello ladies, I do hope you don't mind me messaging you on here I just need some quick advice, please tell me if I should post elsewhere!

Im 16w pregnant and a worrier..I also read a lot of stories that haven't helped my worry but I feel if I can do something about it is indeed worth looking into! I have no reason to believe I have an IC, but neither do lots of women who do, I did have a d&e last summer following a [email protected] have a private scan booked to measure my cervix next weekend but what I wanted to know is can, through a scan this early and if cervix is a good length, IC be prevented~for example can you have a scan at 20w and cervix be fine, and then still go on to have an IC in the following weeks? If so you can't be scanned every week-especially if first one shows cervix to be ok?!

I spoke to my mw today (UK) who said they wont scan me at 20w as no need-I have no reason to have it-plus they don't use progesterone or stitches anymore??! At this rate ill be paying privately to have scans fortnightly. ..but then an IC could still occur/dilate in between scans? My mw also said 'if you haven't had any spotting or liquid loss you'll be ok'..but it'll be too late by then if I were to experience that!

Thank you for reading and any answers will be MUCH appreciated

 

[Hope2302]

Missy hit the 3 pound mark and she's off tpn

That is great news! She is amazing!

 

[TLM21]

hello ladies, I've been reading some of the posts in here and can totally identify. currently 23 Weeks, stitch placed at 14 Weeks, funneling since 21 Weeks, last measure of 2.9 cervical length. in bed rest most of the time, only get up to the kitchen or bathroom. probably driving everyone crazy around me. trying my best to stay positive, every time I feel something different trying to not freak out! counting hours and days to get to 28 Weeks and further ...

 

[Hope2302]

Hello ladies, I do hope you don't mind me messaging you on here I just need some quick advice, please tell me if I should post elsewhere!

Im 16w pregnant and a worrier..I also read a lot of stories that haven't helped my worry but I feel if I can do something about it is indeed worth looking into! I have no reason to believe I have an IC, but neither do lots of women who do, I did have a d&e last summer following a [email protected] have a private scan booked to measure my cervix next weekend but what I wanted to know is can, through a scan this early and if cervix is a good length, IC be prevented~for example can you have a scan at 20w and cervix be fine, and then still go on to have an IC in the following weeks? If so you can't be scanned every week-especially if first one shows cervix to be ok?!

I spoke to my mw today (UK) who said they wont scan me at 20w as no need-I have no reason to have it-plus they don't use progesterone or stitches anymore??! At this rate ill be paying privately to have scans fortnightly. ..but then an IC could still occur/dilate in between scans? My mw also said 'if you haven't had any spotting or liquid loss you'll be ok'..but it'll be too late by then if I were to experience that!

Thank you for reading and any answers will be MUCH appreciated

Medical practitioners are a bit funny if you haven't had a history of preterm birth or second trimester loss a lot of the time they won't scan your cervix as they have no reason to believe anything is wrong. Try not to worry so much unless you are having pressure, blood, unusual discharge.

I was scanned from13 weeks because I had a 24 weeker previously. I had a scan at 19 weeks showing a length of about 5cm and the next scan at 21 weeks was 0.7mm so yes, things do change quickly. Had a stitch put in ASAP. And I don't know what your MW is thinking saying stitches and progesterone are not used anymore. I live in the uk and am on progesterone. Try not to worry so much.

 

[Agiboma]

@TLM welcome.
@ hope i am aslso wiching LO stays baking for you till term
@baby yeah for satitch removal
As for me im just looking fwd to my csection in the next 6 weeks and meeting my daughter

 

[baby_maybe]

hello ladies, I've been reading some of the posts in here and can totally identify. currently 23 Weeks, stitch placed at 14 Weeks, funneling since 21 Weeks, last measure of 2.9 cervical length. in bed rest most of the time, only get up to the kitchen or bathroom. probably driving everyone crazy around me. trying my best to stay positive, every time I feel something different trying to not freak out! counting hours and days to get to 28 Weeks and further ...

Welcome to the thread tlm. Well done for reaching 23 weeks only one more till viability Your cervical length is still good even though you have the funnelling. Keep up the good work of cooking your baby

 

[TLM21]

thanks ladies for a nice welcoming. I'm sure you probably feel as blessed as I do to have found such a wonderful group of people that are kinda going through the same ad you are. I find that staying.calm is one of the hardest things, I'm.usually up about 30 to 45 min a day on and off, just wondering if I should be up more time or less? the Dr doesn't seem concern but I guess they are used to it...

 

[Agiboma]

@tlm we got a great group here on bnb, i spend a lot of time on this thread and also in teh preemie section which is another set of wonderful ladies

 

[lizziedripping]

Hi Tlm and welcome Glad you found your way here, and pleased that you have chosen us to share your journey with

A1983 - I'm guessing you're super anxious after your early mc and worried sick something might happen in this pregnancy - totally understandable. You're probably going to be fine, since lots of women have d&c and most don't have any lasting effects IC related. Because you're worried private scans are a good idea, if nothing else but to out your mind at rest.

Hope is right that stitches and meds are given to women in need, but it is notoriously difficult to get clinicians to take notice and acknowledge IC even after 1 or 2 mid pregnancy losses If you find that your cervix is looking on the shorter side of normal, then you need to think about getting someone to take notice, but I am sure it won't come to that and your cervix will be normal throughout. If by 24wks (if you have private scans till then)the length is still good then you can be pretty certain all is ok cervix-wise, and begin to relax and enjoy your pregnancy. Good luck xx

 

[lizziedripping]

Hey choco - I've had vaginal and surgical deliveries and can vouch for both in the right circumstances, My section was planned and was by far the most calm birthing experience I have ever had. The recovery was slow but manageable despite having 4 kids inc. newborn twins to look after. It was the inevitable choice for me because my baby A was breech (automatic section criteria with twins). I would happily have a section again if necessary, but if I'm honest only if it was medically necessary. I would be equally happy to deliver vaginally again too if circumstances allowed. My vaginal deliveries didnt run smooth, but I'd still opt for it in preference purely because I believe it is better for baby when it's straight forward.

Yours is a dilemma because you have a genuine case for a section, but a vaginal delivery might be ok too. Just know that a planned section is nothing to worry about hun if it does become inevitable. Why not wait and see how you feel? I didn't have my section booked until 34wks so I kept an open mind til then and let things unfold. You'll probably find that things become clearer in your mind as time moves on - whatever you do don't stress about it, the right thing will happen in the end

 

[lizziedripping]

Dayday - you ok? Xx

Love and hugs to all you lovelies

 

[TLM21]

thanks Lizzie- and thanks for being in the forum giving all of us some peace of mind. I was wondering have you ever heard of ic being hereditary? my mom had to have cerclages done for me and my brother. I have also heard of some type of band to keep baby higher in your belly, the Dr said the baby is fine where it is, but whenever I feel a lower kick I get nervous.
thanks again to everyone in the forum

 

[DAYDAY24]

Yes im ok lizzie. Thanks for asking just trying to sleep sickness away lol . How are you ?

 

[A1983]

Thank you so much for your replies yes if nhs don't listen which im expecting they wont ill have private scans every 2 weeks til 24 weeks...so 18, 21 (as nhs at 20&you never know!) and 23 weeks...and a 3D one at 26/27 and then maybe ill relax-pah!

 

[A1983]

Sorry Lizzie/other ladies-one last quick question! Do you think scans every 2 weeks is enough? I know things can drastically change in 24 hours so maybe it's an unknown answer? Thank you so much

 

[baby_maybe]

Those of us who have had cervical scans as part of our care usually only have them every two weeks and it is an unknown, but you can't have one every other day, its just not practical. If you're very worried about your cervix the only other thing you can do is put yourself on bed rest in between scans, but although you're obviously worried about this I think that would be a bit over kill. Sorry if I sound harsh at all, but I really feel that paying for private scans every 2 weeks will be enough to monitor if anything is happening to your cervix.

Good luck

 

[TLM21]

A1983- I know exactly where you're coming from, but I think every 2 Weeks is a frequent as they do the scans. after my mc last year and given my moms history of ic, the Dr did a cerclage at 13.5 Weeks, and has kept seeing me every 2 Weeks, I do wish it was sooner, but it's just for my peace of mind. my anxiety level goes high moments before I go see the Dr and I also have to walk from the parking lot to the.office (short walk) so maybe it's best every.2 Weeks. rest as much as possible, it's kinda what I'm doing, and I'm trying to.read other things.to.keep me positive and strong, there are days that I think I'm driving myself crazy with alL the worrying. hang in there please, I promise I will do the same...

 

[A1983]

Ahhh thank you yeah I am resting lots :-/ im doing the minimal really but obviously making food, showering and walking to and from places briefly but my work consists of sitting down and so does watching the tv and reading

Yep ill stick to every 2 weeks-I just wanted to ask your opinions on it..it'll only be 3 scans until im 24 weeks x Goodluck TLM, it can create huge amounts of anxiety-these are our precious lo's were protecting and never wanting to let go of...but it appears the odds are in our favour. ..plus with a stitch you'll be absolutely fine