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Can you safely carry a baby to term if you've had the majority of your cervix removed due to cancer?

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Dr. Yvette Westford answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

It depends: With a properly and timely placed cerclage, you can.

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/8/2015

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