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Sil lost baby at 20 wks due to incompetent cervix. had stitch with #2 to term. lost #3 at 8 wks a year after #2 does she have problem carrying babies?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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Incompetent cervix: It seems like she has a confirmed incompetent cervix and that a cerclage will be needed for future pregnancies. An 8 week miscarriage is not related to a 20 weeks loss. The mechanisms of pregnancy loss are quite different.

Answered 7/25/2016

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A member asked:

Sil lost baby at 20 wks due to incompetent cervix. had stitch with #2 to term. lost #3 at 8 wks a year after #2 does she have problem carrying babies?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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