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Water broke at 37 weeks.i was fully dilated when i made it to the hospital with no noticeable contractions. my only sign of labor was my water broke.is this incompetent cervix?is incompetent cervix hereditary?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Labor w/o pain ?'s: Silent dilation of the cervix as described may rarely occur, and it does give concern for future pregnancies if such occurs prior to 35-36 weeks, causing prematurity in the fetus. With your next pregnancy, your OB physician may recommend what is called a "circlage" procedure to prevent silent dilation and premature birth.

Answered 3/4/2020

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A member asked:

Water broke at 37 weeks.i was fully dilated when i made it to the hospital with no noticeable contractions. my only sign of labor was my water broke.is this incompetent cervix?is incompetent cervix hereditary?

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