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I had a high risk pregnant previously where my cervix opened at 27 weeks...should i go to a high risk gyno for cervical cerclage?

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Dr. James Rochester answered

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Cerclage: many ob's are trained in this technique. Discuss with your OB. If they are not comfortable ask them to refer you to a maternal fetal medicine specialist.

Answered 5/23/2014

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A member asked:

I had a high risk pregnant previously where my cervix opened at 27 weeks...should i go to a high risk gyno for cervical cerclage?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Rochester answered

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