Incompetent Cervix

What can be done to fix an incompetent cervix?

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monika01 - 109 days ago.
i am so soso sorry for your devistaing loss brownie :'( my thoughts are WITH YOU.. it is such a terrible thing and so hard to cope with. i hope you have lots of support as i know that i personally didnt reach out during my odreal its great to know i could have.. as my 1 yr anniversary is tomorrow i can say that as time comes pain is less though still i cry. may you havestrength and faith and hope.. when you are ready there is always an abdominal cerclage its perminant i know some ladies on this site have used it after failed cerclage . i am so deeply sorry for you loss my your angel be with you in heart and soul always. many blessings.

browniebite - 109 days ago.
Guess I didnt update this page. I gave borth wednesday 26th. At 8:16 pm. I was 21 weeks. My cerclage didnt work. Infact it ripped my cervix and I was hemmoraging. After they fully removed the stitch I sdialated 2-7 cm in 30. Mins. She then came out along with tons of blood then I had to have a d&c to have my placenta removed. 2 blood transfusions later and extreme pain and loss. I am now waiting to be discharged from the hospital. Tomorrow we go to the mortuary to make plans for the burial.

bellagina12 - 110 days ago.
Thanks precious. I am unsure whats going to happen. as I have a toddler running around and I am a single mom. I am trying to work as long as possible. I could. But obviously this is more important. With everything that I keep hearing, I am feeling more and more like this is what is going on. My mom keeps telling me I need to go see a doctor and she thinks the midwifes don't know what their talking about. I am just trying to hold off until my ultrasound seeing as that is a more diagnostic tool to tell whats going on. Even though the midwife hasn't done a cervical check, which I think I would have liked her to do. I just t to sit as much as I can, and relax, even while at work.

precious03 - 110 days ago.
welcome bella, I am not in wk 35 and it is hard to look back and be very specific about how I was feeling. However, I can tell you that it has been tough getting around at times. I noticed that as the baby was growing my time on my feet became less and less. The pressure was always there and yes I did feel open at times although my cervix was closed. I believe that was due to being 80% effaced since around 20 wks. I have been high risk with my previous pregnancy due to placenta previa but not with the cervix shortening. So this was quite the surprise to my husband and I. I was put on bed rest, ect since 18 wks. although due to a toddler running around that did not fit into my life style. Dr said that there is no substantial evidence of bed rest preventing labor anyway. Just take it easy and know your limitations. I hope that your ultasound comes back okay. It has been a lot to go through. Mostly the 'not knowing/uncertainty' of it all. It still continues and will until she is born. Keep us posted about what is going on. To my friend Brownie, I am so sorry that you have all of this going on. I thought that I went and was going thu a lot. I know how difficult that the not knowing and having any control over what is happening can be. So glad that you are staying optimistic about things. Your little bundle would be so grateful in knowing that. I am rooting for all the way. Hope that your keeping yourself busy there in the hospital. Getting some company, ect. If I was close by I would stop by and see you. Keep us all posted. Sending lots of love and support your way.

bellagina12 - 110 days ago.
Hi Everyone, my name is Sonnie. I have been despreately trying to find information from other women that have expereinced this. I have not been diagnosed as of yet. But I have a good feeling this is what is going on. I am almost 25 - Had a normal post term delivery with my son two years ago. I found out I was pregnant in June. Starting at about 16 weeks, I started to feel 'pressure' in my vagina and bum. I did not have that with my son until I was full term. As the weeks progressed, the pressure has been getting worse and worse, mostly comes when I am working (nurse and work 12hr shifts) And also when I would grocery shop, I would get extremely crampy and lots of pressure. Midwives keep telling me this is normal 'congestion' Even though my vaginal would feel swollen even with the pressure, it basically feels like I am constantly trying to push something out of my vagina. I decided to check my own cervix and found it to be complete mush, soft, no walls in my vaginal canal, nothing. It really worried me so I paged the midwife, she said that it is normal for your cervix to be soft with a next pregnancy. I thought it was weird to have no firmness to it what so ever. I remember checking my first pregnancy and it did NOT feel like that. Finally when my secondary midwife came back and I explained to her what I was feeling, and about my cervix, she is sending me for a cervical ultrasound, but I cannot get into the ultrasound until Thursday. I felt my cervix again last night, and it felt different again, a little more open. I don't really know if I am dilated at all, it doesnt quite feel like it, but it is defintely not sealed shut like it was with Dominek. So I am wondering what to do. I have three shifts to work (sat/sun/mon) I am so worried about this actually being a porblem with my cervix, but everyone I have talked to has never experienced the pressure I describe or anything. So I am hoping maybe you ladies could shed some light on symptoms that you have experienced. I just know something is not right. Ive been saying it since 16 weeks. I am now 23 weeks. But its just not right. This pressure feels far from normal. And it continues to come earlier and heavier.

carlos-erin - 110 days ago.
browniebite-please keep us updated on how you and your baby is doing. You are in our prayers. Keep fighting and don't give up! This will be a very special miracle baby.

browniebite - 112 days ago.
Precious- im still in the hospital and will be until its time to deliver. Im 21 weeks.. So im hoping not at least for another month. Did an ultrasound today, my amniotuc fluid is extremly low due to the contraction suppressant i was given.. I was extremly constipated no bowel in 7 days.. Until today.. So im finding more relief.. T.m.i sorry.i get the same pain in my back from pressure and laying on one side to much. It freakin hurts.. The i.v pokes are the worst! They always miss at least 2 x . I scream in agony fir all of it.. Im 2 cm dialated my fluid bag is sticking out my cervix and my dd is breech so she kicks it alot.. I am not doing to great but doing all i can.. One day at a time

precious03 - 112 days ago.
Hey Brownie, just stopping by to check on you and see how things are going there in the hospital. I've just been hanging around not doing too much as the pressure is overwhelming at times and I am so tired. My glute has been getting this 'numb-pain:sensation when I find myself sitting in one position I guess too long. It's really painful, I am going to ask the dr about it on Thursday when I go in. This week is the last progesterone shot and I am so glad. I felt like I giant pin cushion this entire time. I have been a complete grump lately so I hope that you have been smiling lots and enjoying the 'somewhat' spoils of being taken care of there in the hospital. How is things progressing and do they still expect you to be in there for a while? Take care of yourself.

browniebite - 116 days ago.
Precious- when I was told Ill be staying here for months hopefully... I thought ho the hell am I ging to afford that?! Last night one nurse stopped by to come visit the new 'resident' saying that the record is 77 days.. Im 20 weeks 3 days .. If things go as they should ill be sure to pass that.. Then i said haye to see the bill.. She then said you have no worries my dear insurance will cover 80 and march of dimes will cover you because of the situation.. Hoping she is right... I know that i shouldnt stresss about it right now... But it is veryyyyy difficult to think with every thing else going on. Anyways im still bleeding lightly now and darker.. It stopped yesterday then came back.. I am bed ridden. I pee in a bed pan.. And have yet in 4 days to make a bm even with colace... I became anemic. But am staying strong. My nurses are helpful my parinatal is comforting yet realistic. He cheers for me every visit saying another day down! I am going to get through this. I hope this will work the best it can

precious03 - 117 days ago.
Brownie, as I was reading through your message it was a flash back of my feelings and situation when I found out I had IC at 18 weeks. I know how difficult that it can be. We have lived this pregnancy day to day since then and now I am at 34 weeks and it still isn't over. It is so difficult and my heart goes out to you and your family. Although our insurance paid 80% until our deductible was satisfied we now have a ton of medical bills to pay and the cost of prescriptions from all the different medications they had me on cost us a fortune. I tried ever method of medication that is available on the market for delaying my labor and only after a few days or so had to discontinue due to complications with it. I only ended up with the procardia for a month and the endomethacine for a little longer and of course still doing the Progesterone shots weekly for a couple more weeks. Not to mention that insurance does not cover the injections so it is out of pocket every month for that. Not that I am complaining my any means because this is our daughters life but...it really has been a tough road. I do hope that yours gets easier. We have one more hurdle to over come and that is making it to 37 weeks at least so that I can actually deliver at our local hospital and remain with the baby at birth. As this hospital is not equipped for a baby born prior to that and we would be separated until my recovery. I can't conceive the thought of it, so I am scared...'thinking if my water breaks'. If you need to talk, I am here. I will pray for you and know that despite all the bumps that you may encounter it is possible to remain pregnant. Hang in there and be optimistic although it may be difficult at times. I always told myself that if I just think positive, it will be positive like everything else in life. I think that stressing makes things worse all the way around. We have to be strong for our babies after all we are their Hope. Take care.

monika01 - 117 days ago.
i am so sorry Bambi! it is truley devastating and IC is a horrible thing to have it causes pregnancy to be scary and a feared event. the end result is always hoped to be a great one but the truth is there are many sad and terrifing stories.. I wish you strength and loads of love !! my prayers are with you and your family. ~~ Brownie ~ good luck hand in there... stay elevated in bed and OFF your feet and bum... i hope it works out for you and baby.. 28 wks is hreat 231 is amazing and 24 is fine. One step and day at a time... my thoughts are with you.

browniebite - 118 days ago.
They are unsure if she'll make it.. They are trying to get me past 24 weeks to give her a 50/ 50 chance. Im 20 weeks 2 days.. Next goal would be 28 weeks. But eventually the doc said we are praying for 31 weeks.. He doesnt belive Ill make it any further.. I feel better right now.. My nurses are great just wish I had more encouragement that she will pull through.. Her heart beat is strong. But my cervix is weak.. Praying for some time.it is hard im on complete hospital stay bedrest. Lord knows this is going to cost me emotionally and financially. Please pray for me

browniebite - 118 days ago.
Bambii!!!! I am ssoooo sorry for your hardening loss! I know theres no words that could make it better but my heart is with you... I admitted myself to the hospital a day ago at 3:30 am .. I started bleeding.. Like blooodd.. I didnt know my back pain and belly pressure was contractions.. They checked me and said they could see a buldging bag. That my sutras were tearing a little. So I was omitted to labor and delivery. Were they stablized me for now. Had magneseum.. Which is the worstttt i felt like i was burning and it eas below 60 degrees f in the room. I was dehydrateded. I.threw up.. N eways got me stable for now was contracting every 5 minutes now its small ones every few hours.

carlos-erin - 118 days ago.
Bambii249-I am so sorry to hear about your most recent loss. To have gotten so far and have it end like this really is tragic. You and your family are in my prayers.

browniebite - 123 days ago.
dh is doing a great job, trying to make me feel better. massages, goodies, just wish i didnt have to be home allll dayy.. i can sit and walk a little bit, but I try not to, I hope soon I can go out like see a movi or get dinner

browniebite - 123 days ago.
Bambii- yes I have been sentenced to house arrest... i mean best rest lol!! I had my follow up check up and my cervix opened even more! only thing holding her in are those 2 cerclage stitches! soooo happy that we found out just in time, and I went through with it....Dont' get me wrong I like that I get to rest and relax.. but I do miss work, it's holiday season and I love being around people. but I know this is the best choice.. she is moving soo much im 19 weeks + 3 days, gotta keep her in as long as ossible

carlos-erin - 123 days ago.
Thank you. So happy to have him home and to be able to say I am finally a mommy!

precious03 - 124 days ago.
Aloha Ladies! It has been a while since I last posted. Glad to see that we have some little ones that were born..congrats Erin Carlos on your baby boy! How exciting. Still moving along with the pregnancy. If the weeks continue to go rolling by I will soon make it to full term at 37 weeks. We feel so blessed and things continue to go fine after this long journey. Congrats to all and looking forward to hearing your posts. I will be forever grateful once the progesterone shots end after almost 5 months of getting them.

bambii249@gmail.com - 125 days ago.
Brownie, I honestly do not think you should be returning to work and need to let your doctor know that you don't feel this is a possibility. You need to be on strict bedrest and I'm sure that anyone else with this issue who had losses would say the same . Congrats DD henry & Carlos on the success of your pregnancies! Ashley you are right there! Just relax for the remainder!

carlos-erin - 127 days ago.
Delivered our baby boy on Oct. 6th. Finally got released today and at home relaxing with our new family!

carlos-erin - 132 days ago.
Went to the Dr. yesterday and she has decided to change my c-section date from the 11th to the 7th. She is afraid that if I could rip through my cerclage which would make it useless for any future pregnancies. Can't wait to see my little boy.

browniebite - 133 days ago.
Is it normal is have a mucos type discharge... T.m.I but if i sit upor go to the bathroom i come back to bed and feel wet so i grab a baby wipe and this mucos blob is on the tissue.. Almost like a sneeze type..ewww i know but is it normal.. Maybebecause of the vaginal gel they r making me insert to prevent infection??!!

ashley0811 - 134 days ago.
Hey everyone I'm new to this section. After reading your comments I want to say congrats to all the mommies who have given birth. My story is not that dramatic or eventful, I was just diagnosed with Cervical Incompetence last week when I was 30 weeks and 3 days. That's a little late for a diagnosis but they had never checked my cervix at previous ultrasounds because there was no cause to believe that anything was wrong. I have never had cervical incompetence issues in the past, my son was born 3 years ago at 39 weeks and 3 days, and I have never suffered a miscarriage. So the doctor did not see a reason to check it. But at my prenatal check last week I mentioned to my OBGYN that I felt a lot of pressure in my vagina (more than normal) and it felt like she had dropped. So he sent me for an ultrasound to check cervical length as a precautionary measure. It turns out that my cervix measure 23mm and should have been in the 30-40mm range at 30 weeks. I had a follow up ultrasound today and it measured 22mm, so not much change but he doesn't like the fact that it is even slightly shorter. I was admitted into the hospital for a NST and betamethasone shots, I have to go for the second one tomorrow evening. I have another follow up ultrasound next week and I am on bedrest for the remainder of my pregnancy since it is too late for a cerlage. At least if she comes early I will have had the steroids to develop her lungs. I am hoping that if I take it easy she won't come early, we'll see. Good luck to all you ladies dealing with this and much more complicated cases than mine.

monika01 - 134 days ago.
bronue~ i was on struct bed rest from wk 13 to 28. moderate before and after. ..i have a shotr cervix and ic.also i have a mis shaped Cervix... so bed rest is maditory... i made it to 34 wks 4 days.. :O)

browniebite - 135 days ago.
Well Its been about 3 days since the cerclage, I still have an ache in my back where they injected the spinal epidural thing. I was also freaking out because Im 17 weeks 4 days and I have had a bump since 13 weeks. But after surgey and a couple days after, my belly felt flat and I couldnt feel her. I even looked thinner. Then I was still spotting pink/orangeish. But finally I feel and seen my belly bump rise and shes been moving around to different sides. Im gulping water down to flush out everything. Doc says follow up apt is on the 12th and im on bedrest just until then... If everything checks out ok. Possibly returning to work with light duty only..... Has anyone else been told that.. Or been forced or resigned for bedrest soley? What can I expect? CONGRADULATIONS *DReavega and all others on their special deliveries