Incomptent cervix

[Jedi of Zen]

If it gets treated with a cerclage, how often does the birth turn out to be at term and successful? Just curious, really...

[APBT mom, LPN, RN]

Depends on how well the mother adheres to the aftercare (can't think of a better word) like not lifting abjects over 25 lbs, no straining when going to the bathroom (can cause patient to "pop" her stitches) basically same thing while they are pregnant without an incompetent cervix. And factoring in that the fetus itself has no complications.

The cerclage just protects from a miscarriage due to the cervix not being able to dialate. This doesn't mean that the mother still can't have a fetal demise.

In my personal experience working at an OB/GYN office all of the patients that I've seen that have had to have a cerclage (about 10 in 4 1/2 yrs). They would have them inserted between 14 and 16 weeks and they all went to term with the cerclage being removed at 37 weeks and then later going into labor between 38 and 39 weeks. I think we only had one patient after having her cerclage removed that had to be induced because she went past her due date.

[L&D_2b]

If it gets treated with a cerclage, how often does the birth turn out to be at term and successful? Just curious, really...

Speaking as a patient, I have had four children and cerclages with the last three. My second son made it to 34 weeks 1 day. My third son made it to 36 weeks 2 days and my daughter made it until 36 weeks 1 day. We did not know I had an incompetent cervix with our first son, which is why he was a 30 weeker.

I followed all doctor advice. No lifting, rest, etc.

Take Care,

Marci

[Elvish, BSN, DNP, RN, NP]

I have had quite a few moms make it to term.

[Sirena922]

I've had to children with this procedure, it works, just take care of yourself.