Incompetent Cervix - stitch/cerclage - threatened labour

[xGracex]

I havent posted on here a while but have still been silently following everyones stories. I am do excited I have made it this far!
I noticed most people get their stitch out around around 36 weeks.... but ill be getting mine out at 34. I was wondering if anyone else has gotten theirs out this early before? I do trust my specialist 100 percent he has been great so far, im just really curious.

 

[lizziedripping]

Hi Grace - so so pleased you've made it this far, how wonderful

34ks is typically when a stitch is removed in twin pregnancy, 36wks with a singleton. The reason for this is because on average twins deliver around 34wks, and singletons any time from 37wks. Because of this increased risk of an earlier delivery with twins, the stitch is removed in anticipation to avoid labouring with it in place.

Does your doc feel you're more at risk of an earlier delivery? If not, there is no reason to remove it so early, but then I'm not an expert and don't want to second guess your clinician sweetie xxx

 

[Twinkle 3]

Have you tried a hot curry my friend had a hot curry caster oil sex and raspberry leaf tablets and went into labour the next day 3 weeks early x

Iv just had a hot curry and then I'm going to have a cup of rasp leaf tea hopefully I can persuade my oh to give me a foot massage as its suppose to help trigger labour by pressure points

Hopefully somthing will work xx

 

[geordiemammy]

They say nipple stimulation also helps apparently xx

 

[Twinkle 3]

They say nipple stimulation also helps apparently xx

It's funny you should say that, my oh has just this minute mentioned that, I'm willing to try anything x

 

[geordiemammy]

Haha I read an artical that said nipple and clitoral stimulation during labour can make birth a more pleasurable experience and a quicker birth cause of the hormones it made me laugh cause I'm pretty sure the last thing on a woman's mind while in labour is an orgasm they even suggested taking a sex toy into hospital with you :/ x

 

[lizziedripping]

OMG - just logged in to see GM's and Twinkle's exchange Good job I know what you ladies are talking about

Remember me mentioning the breast pump Twink? Same principle as nipple stimulation, works a treat but brings on strong contractions. All this, and that baby still won't come until he's good and ready lol xxx

 

[jadey_fae]

lol

 

[jadey_fae]

Grace, thats great news! Well done

 

[shanny]

The pressure points really worked for a friend of mine............we are on holiday from the 2nd til the 9th august (due 17th) so after we come back I am going to try everything on the list especially the walking/curbing/ bouncing etc................not sure what the crack with cod liver oil is as it seems to get a lot of people riled up but i can safely ask here.........

 

[geordiemammy]

Caster oils it is but I wouldn't try it it normally either makes ya sick or gives you the runs lol x

 

[Craigswife]

Just popped on for a read and chuckling about the thought of putting a sex toy in your hospital bag! I can't imagine many woman fancy getting the old rampant rabbit out in the delivery suite!
Twinkle I'm surprised you haven't delivered yet, I was sure they'd snip your stitch and it would ping out as your cervix burst open, lol! I'd heard that nipple stimulation brings on labour as does sex and I can certainly say after a bit of foreplay when I was pregnant it would start of braxton hicks in a big way, I'm sure your OH would be happy to help you in that department! Anythings worth a try!

 

[xGracex]

He hasnt said anything that he thinks I will go early. I think its just when he takes all cerclages out. Maybe ill have to ask him why he does it earlier than most

 

[hede]

Hi ladies.. Everyone on this forum seems so nice and well educated. My cervical length is shortening rapidly 3cm at 27wks, 2.5cms at 29w5d and 1.5cms at 30w5d. This is my first baby and I am scared to tears. No cerclage but started steroid injection today and STRICT bed rest. I am petrified... And positive comments, please send my way

 

[jadey_fae]

Hi hede.
Your cervix does shorten toward the end of pregnancy. You are at a good gestation and have the steroid shots as a precaution.
I don't think u need to worry as Incompetent cervix is only issue before 26 weeks. Your baby is too big to just fall out.
If u have pre term labour they can give u meds to stop this a lot of the time.
A lot of ladies last a whole pregancy with a short cervical length, with no cerclage and just bed rest alone
The ladies on here are all so knowledgeable - so ask lots of questions

 

[sunnylove]

Hi ladies.. Everyone on this forum seems so nice and well educated. My cervical length is shortening rapidly 3cm at 27wks, 2.5cms at 29w5d and 1.5cms at 30w5d. This is my first baby and I am scared to tears. No cerclage but started steroid injection today and STRICT bed rest. I am petrified... And positive comments, please send my way

I wouldn't say you have IC as it's generally a problem before 26 weeks, and at 27 weeks your cervix was not measuring short. At 29 weeks it was barely measuring short! The cervix shortens as pregnancy progresses and yours may be on the short side, but I wouldn't necessarily say an early delivery is imminent for you. You're at a great gestation anyway! A lot of us here have had babies before 30 weeks, so know that you're in a good place.

 

[Twinkle 3]

Haha I read an artical that said nipple and clitoral stimulation during labour can make birth a more pleasurable experience and a quicker birth cause of the hormones it made me laugh cause I'm pretty sure the last thing on a woman's mind while in labour is an orgasm they even suggested taking a sex toy into hospital with you :/ x

Haha i have just read this, I can't say during labour I have ever thought about pleasuring myself, could you imagine doing it and a midwife walking in. Personally I'd prefer gas and air anyday over a vibe lol wonder if there's been anyone brave enough to listen to that article ha ha x

 

[Twinkle 3]

An update ladies, last night I tried, curry, a foot massage from my oh pressing all the pressure points that are suppose to stimulate the uterus and then I tried sex to eget things going,at 2.30am I woke up to some very painful contractions, they was so consistent and I couldn't sleep through them as they lasted a good few hours, I was ready for ringing labour ward but somehow fell back to sleep they must have fizzled out somewhere along the line. So this morning I have woke up dissapointed with backache and mild cramps. Hoping the contractions will kick back in again ! I can't believe it I relly thought I was in labour

 

[katyb1982]

Hey ladies just a quick update from me! Had 48 hours in antenatal ward week in threatened premature labour...BH contractions 2 mins apart and dull abdominal cramp. However, it stopped in a few hours with no special drugs and they reckon it was just uterine irritability due to me being massive! On the plus side, they checked my stitch and it was totally fine and holding strong and at my growth scan twins were a whopping 2lb15oz - 29weeks on Sun and stitch removal set for 34w.. all seeming very real all of a sudden!

 

[jessiemum]

I havent posted on here a while but have still been silently following everyones stories. I am do excited I have made it this far!
I noticed most people get their stitch out around around 36 weeks.... but ill be getting mine out at 34. I was wondering if anyone else has gotten theirs out this early before? I do trust my specialist 100 percent he has been great so far, im just really curious.

Hi Grace,
I am also having my stitch out at 34 weeks as I am so scared of going into early labour, my consultant thought this was a possibility too. My 1st came bang on 36 weeks then I sadly lost Jessie at 22+5 like yourself. Are they giving you steroids the week before the stitch comes out? Who knows we could make it 5 all the way to 40 weeks even with the stitch removal! I'm just so happy I've made it this far I never thought I would. Good. luck Grace let +me know how you get on x