Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[Agiboma]

@Ich try not to worry to much i know easier said than done my LO had surgery @ 31 weeks gestation so if it comes to that which i dont think it wll Jonathen will be just fine
@prayerful we had stage 3 at a time and it resolved over time no surgery and now my son's eyes are just perfectly fine
@ dayaday almost 24 weeks yeah
@Happy b-day from now, i really dont know about the tightening as i have it too but its irregular

 

[lizziedripping]

Hey Prayer - as Shelby says, grade 1 isn't a concern and usually resloves itself. ROP can be quite dramatic and severe but still be reversed with time.

Evie had grade 2/3 in her right eye and grade 2 in the left. It appeared very late in the day and her eyes didn't show rop at all until she would have been 38wks (she had been examined weekly from 30wks routinely). The grade 2 resolved quickly, the suspected grade 3 did need surgery but only because our eye doc was very thorough and didn't want to leave it to chance, most others would have. Your lo will likely be fine xx

 

[lch28]

thx ladies! what is ROP?

 

[ShelbyLC]

thx ladies! what is ROP?

Retinopathy of Prematurity. When babies are born prematurely, the blood vessels in their eyes (sometimes) stop developing, which can cause scarring.

 

[lch28]

thanks shelby, glad its resolved itself for the girls!

 

[Twinkle 3]

Ich - im sure jonathon will be ok. let us k ow how he gets on and dont worry he will be fine i know its scary when some one says somthing could be wrong with our little ones but like prayer said their fighters

prayerful-hope the bottle feedings go well and missy will be home soon with you

i also hope everyone else is doing well!

as for me i went to hopsital yesterday feeling pains and pressure. thay just sent me home saying it seems normal and to take painkillers. they also said if it looked like my cervix was opening or i was contracting they would just take my stitch out! is this normal ? i thought you got meds if you was contracting or atleast admitted to hospital to try and save the baby not just let it be born?

i really hope i can make it to viability

 

[Twinkle 3]

sorry for all the spelling mistakes! im on my phone and its so hard to work it with the touch screen. i always make mistakes dont want you all to think im crazy and cant spell lol

 

[lch28]

They have to take stitch out in that case hun bc your stitch could potentially tear through your cervix and damage it if they were to leave it in

 

[Hope2302]

@ sj, congrats on stitch removal and welldone for getting this far,
@ Wundaful, I can't even try imagining how you must feel being away from your family but it is for a positive outcome. Stay strong and happy birthday. My bday is tomorrow
@ iCh, I do pray it all goes well with Jonathan.
@ prayerful, I pray the Rop resolves itself. It usually does.
@ twinkle, the stitch can't be left in if contractions start as further damage can be done. I was also told back then that no medication would be given when I cramped at 26 weeks. I am guessing you are in the uk. Maybe it's a uk thing. I hope things won't get to that stage for you and you and baby will be fine.

 

[midori1999]

Can I just pop in please to ask if any ladies here had an incompetent cervix after Lletz treatments? I had two last year and the consultant said it wouldn't cause any problems in pregnancy except possible early delivery in the late second trimester, but now I am pregnant and have a history of complications I am worried. Could I ask for cervical scans?

 

[Twinkle 3]

Hi hope yes I'm in the UK sometimes I dont know whether the hospitals here just don't help enough unless you pay privately

 

[Twinkle 3]

Hi midori, I havnt had the lletZ treatment but if I was you I would request cervical length scans if you have been told you could be at risk of preterm birth.I know many consultants will just do the wait and see approach as late second trimester birth isn't too concerning its the early second trimester births that's the problem and that's why ladies with incompetent cervix are offered cervical scans or the cerclage

 

[Agiboma]

@ hope and wunderful happy b-day
@midori welcome

 

[LoveSeel]

I went into preterm labor yesterday (again), but after several hours my doctor was able to stop it. Last time was over five and a half weeks ago, so I can't complain too much. I am back on magnesium and was given a 3rd steroid shot. I have an ultrasound this afternoon to check my cervix to see what kind if change took place. My contractions were so strong they were literally off the chart! Feeling much better today and trying to stay optimistic because at least I made it to 30 weeks. I don't handle mag well (it effects my heart) so I only have about 10 more hours before I'm put back on procardia. Asking for positive thoughts for mr and fellow bed rest mamas.

 

[Prayerfulmom2]

I went into preterm labor yesterday (again), but after several hours my doctor was able to stop it. Last time was over five and a half weeks ago, so I can't complain too much. I am back on magnesium and was given a 3rd steroid shot. I have an ultrasound this afternoon to check my cervix to see what kind if change took place. My contractions were so strong they were literally off the chart! Feeling much better today and trying to stay optimistic because at least I made it to 30 weeks. I don't handle mag well (it effects my heart) so I only have about 10 more hours before I'm put back on procardia. Asking for positive thoughts for mr and fellow bed rest mamas.

You're doing great for 30 weeks with twins! Praying for you!

 

[Hope2302]

Hi hope yes I'm in the UK sometimes I dont know whether the hospitals here just don't help enough unless you pay privately

I do get that feeling too like they are trying to cut back on treatments.

 

[Hope2302]

I went into preterm labor yesterday (again), but after several hours my doctor was able to stop it. Last time was over five and a half weeks ago, so I can't complain too much. I am back on magnesium and was given a 3rd steroid shot. I have an ultrasound this afternoon to check my cervix to see what kind if change took place. My contractions were so strong they were literally off the chart! Feeling much better today and trying to stay optimistic because at least I made it to 30 weeks. I don't handle mag well (it effects my heart) so I only have about 10 more hours before I'm put back on procardia. Asking for positive thoughts for mr and fellow bed rest mamas.

All the best dear and hoping the kiddos stay put for weeks to come. It's weird that my doctor wouldn't give repeat steroids as she says " they are of no effect the second time around" I really don't agree.

 

[Agiboma]

@loveseal good luck sending you lots of positive energy

 

[Agiboma]

funny how some UK hospitals in Scotland are giving them to women at 38 weeks didnt know it was even possible until i saw a post in 3rd tri about it. idk i guess it depends on your dr and hospital.

 

[stephb1981]

Can I just pop in please to ask if any ladies here had an incompetent cervix after Lletz treatments? I had two last year and the consultant said it wouldn't cause any problems in pregnancy except possible early delivery in the late second trimester, but now I am pregnant and have a history of complications I am worried. Could I ask for cervical scans?

Hi Hun,

I have IC caused by LLETZ treatment in 2008, 12 months after i had my last child. I have 2 boys. I lost a baby at 17 weeks last year after telling them of the LLETZ treatment. they did nothing. I am now 21 weeks with a stitch after my cervix shortened from 42mm to 18mm within a week. I would most defo push as hard as you can for cervical scans starting from 12 weeks, every week till you hit 24 weeks. I wouldnt want anybody to go through the loss of a child unnecessarily if it can be helped. If i had known how seriously LLETZ can affect carrying a child i would have pushed a LOT harder. It only happens in a small percentage of women so you will probably have no problems but it is better to be safe than sorry. Hope this helps. xxx