When did you start? I'm just trying to figure out whats normal!
I'm 29 weeks and 50% effaced and 2 cms dialated. The doctor does not seem worried at all. I have incompetent cervix and have been on bedrest, and now I am on strict bedrest. Obviously this is not working!!
2007-02-14 06:05:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
honey i feel ya with my first i was dilated to 2 most the time (i also have incompitant cervix)i was on bed rest 2 months in the hospital and had my son 10 weeks early, now i am pregnant again 19 weeks and i had a stitch put in my cervix to help me not go into labor early.
it makes me wonder did they know before that you have an incompitant cervix and did they offer you the cerclage (stitch). i wonder why they are just letting you go even at 30 weeks my son was still in the NICU for three months, even if they could get you to 32 or 33 weeks it is better, not great but better, they tried with me and i didnt make it, i am sure they could do more for you. i would ask them how serious this is for you, get answers and dont stop asking questions unitl you do
good luck i hope all is well.
2007-02-14 06:15:23 · answer #1 · answered by puppy love 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
For my oldest 35 weeks and delivered her at 37.5 weeks. With my youngest I was delivered at 33.3 weeks via c-section, due to pre-eclampsia and VERY low amniotic fluid. But at 30 weeks, I did start having some contractions, was put into the hospital and thankfully the contractions were stopped. At that point I was a fingertip dilated.
Being that you have a history of an incompetent cervix, AND being that your dilated and effaced, I hate to say this, but I would be suprised if you go full term. Good news, my baby girl was born at 33.3 weeks, weighed 3lbs. and 7.4oz., I was given the steriods for her lungs before the birth. She has NEVER had to be on any sort of respitory help, thankfully. She spent three weeks, only because her muscle tone was low, but this was due to her low fluid levels. No fluid, no workouts in utero, no muscle tone. Good luck and best wishes and Congrats!
P.S.- E-mail me if you need someone to talk to about this.
2007-02-14 14:21:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think before 28 weeks is the worst, but 29 weeks isn't good. The baby does best when s/he has as much time inside you as s/he can get. That said, neonatalogy is at such a point these days, that I've heard of babies being born at 22 weeks, surviving, and doing just fine at 10 years old. I know it's hard not to worry, though. Good luck!
2007-02-14 14:14:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
do what you doctor says - I went into labor at 32 weeks but they got it stopped. I had the baby at 35 weeks - he was small - 5 lbs - but ok
2007-02-14 14:13:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
urs is a little too early but keep calm and take a second opinion if ur not comfy with this doc
2007-02-14 14:25:43 · answer #5 · answered by suf_h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if your on best rest he must be a little concerned, im sure he has went over signs of preterm labor with you right? take it easy and try and keep the little baby inside as long as possible
2007-02-14 14:09:13 · answer #6 · answered by lisamarie7901 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋