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My wife has a multiple pregnancy (15 week). my doctor's suggested a cervical stitch because her (cervix) is weak. i want to know is it normal in twin ?
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Cerclage : Or stitches to the cervix is the procedure used to treat cervical incompetence. Premature opening of the cervix may induce premature labor which is not desired. It is used of course in multiple pregnancies.
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