What's the next step for my pregnant wife??? Our doc just found a Cervical Polyp.?

Question

We had a stillborn about 6 months ago at 24 weeks. Now we are 5 weeks pregnant and our doc found a polyp on her cervix. Also, the doc found a cyst on one of her ovaries. (apparantly normal?) We are waiting on the Pap results. Will they remove the polyp even though we are having a high risk pregnancy??? What about the cyst, is that really normal???

Answer 1

Ovarian cysts are very common and nothing to worry about unless the doctor thinks it's a concern. Regardless, it won't affect the pregnancy.

I had a cervical biopsy when I was at the end of my first trimester of my first pregnancy. I was scared and nervous for the baby, although I was assured it was completely safe and there were no risks of miscarriage. I changed practitioners at 7 months and later found out that it was a risky procedure. Not risky to the baby, but to the cervix itself. The cervix is very tempermental during pregnancy and could have bled through the rest of the pregnancy - again, not with any risk to the baby, but a nuisance none-the-less. Fortunately, that didn't happen.

Given that it's a polyp and the cervix has to open during labor, they may recommend removing it through the same procedure they used for my biopsy or they may recommend a c-section. I honestly don't know which is the better option.

It's best to discuss this with your wife's OB. Write down your questions so you don't have to think on the spot and write down the answers when you are there - otherwise you may forget details you want to discuss further.

I'm sorry for your loss 6 months ago and I hope you have a healthy baby this time.

Answer 2

That's lovely to see you are over the moon :-) Congratulations to you both, it's excellent to hear from people having success on the TTC board too! Right now, it's all about your wife :-) I'd pamper her as much as you can, help her take the weight off her feet - maybe cook her a nice meal or buy her a little something special to let her know how happy and proud you are. I know that would make me feel happy anyway! As for baby, perhaps you could start buying a few unisex outfits in creams, whites or yellows. You can never have too many onesies or bibs! Perhaps even a little football or rugby strip for baby if you are a supporter or a slogan top. Snuglo and nappyhead do some beautiful bits and pieces in neutral colourways. Again, congrats to you both! ***

Answer 3

ovarian cysts are noraml in early pregnancy and usualy resolve themselves. I wish I had an answer about the polyp. I had a stillbirth too, and i am pregnant again. Good luck and God bless.