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A member asked:

Wanting 2nd baby and incompetent cervix issue. can they do cerclage now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Usha Mukhytar answered

No: It has to be done during 4th month of pregnancy.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/16/2012

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I had a sudden loss at 19w. Now 18w preg again. cervix measuring 30mm. Dr. is not giving cerclage or pshot. Is it ok or should I worry n consult?

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At 20 weeks, is cerclage good option and safe ? My cervix length is 3 CM so not sure if I should go for cerclage now or at later stage?

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I had sudden loss at 19.1w for no known reason. Now pregnant again and 22.0w. cervix is 3.4cm,no cerclage. what is the chance of Incompetent cervix?

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I have had 3 cerclages, is 3 too many? My 'last' OB said my cervix was useless, what the heck does that mean? I'm pregnant now! I need another cerclag

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Been on bedrest for 12 weeks due to emergent cerclage.now off bedrest & 34wks 3days.no contractions or BH.can cervix be affected by just walking?

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