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Pregnant with triplet.have history of preterm labor 29 weeks (twins) due to rupture membrane.is it important to do cervical cerclage? (cervix is fine)

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Dr. Gena Kluwe answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hmmmm. : Let's see. You had preterm labor at 29 weeks with twins and are pregnant with triplets? I'd go for cerclage given the risk of an incompetent cervix is present with 3 babies. I'm guessing you see a perinatologist? If that's what she/he is recommending, i'd sign up for it. Good luck.

Answered 8/18/2019

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