The Dr told me that I need urgent to get my cervix closed and I should stay in the hospital for few days getting ready for cerclage (?) Is it dangerous surgery and why it is necessary to stay in bed constantly for the rest of my pregnancy (almost 4 months more!) - it shouldn't be good for my body and probably for the baby, also, if I don't move for the next 4 months... I don't know if they would allow me to start my University in October - they told me to forget my study... But I really don't feel that anything wrong either with me or my baby - but the Dr says, that I should follow his instructions and I, of course, doing so... But may be someone else had similar experience and would explain me more about this case?...
2007-08-24 11:19:56 · 6 answers · asked by natasha p 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
sorry ive never had any experience with this i found a link for you to look at
The likelihood of risks occuring is very minimal, and most health professionals feel a cerclage is a life saving procedure that outweighs the possible risks involved. Possible risks could include:
Premature contractions
Cervical dystocia (inability of the cervix to dilate normally in the course of labor)
Rupture of membranes
Cervical infection
Cervical laceration if labor happens before the cerclage is removed
Some risks
2007-08-24 11:27:10 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ mum of 4 ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're 23 weeks and already 1cm dilated, then it sounds like you have an incompetent cervix. The cerclage is a little stitch in your cervix that will help hold the cervix closed. You were told to stay on bedrest to help prevent preterm labor which can still happen despite the cerclage placement. There are a lot of women who have to go on bedrest, and while it has to be very difficult, it is the best thing for your baby. The risks for a preterm baby are huge, and for you to stay in bed gives your baby the best chance to develop to full term and be born healthy!
Talk with your doctor about the risks for having a cerclage placed, but I personally think it's more dangerous to not have it done, and risk going into labor months early!
2007-08-24 18:41:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your cervix is opening, you are at risk for early delivery. A delivery at 23 weeks would be very dangerous for the newborn. The doctor is looking out for your best interest. He wants to keep the cervix from dilating any more. I would follow Dr's orders. He's been to school for 12 or more years and I'm sure he has many many years of experience. You may have to put your studies on hold at this time but you can always go back to school after the baby is born.
You would not know that your cervix is open. You wouldn't feel anything until it's too late, you'd go into early labor. Trust me, you don't want this...babies delivered at 23 weeks are not fully developed. Follow Dr's orders. If you are still unsure about what to do, get a 2nd opinion.
2007-08-24 18:34:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nope! It's not really a surgery and it makes a big difference when it comes to carrying your baby full term.
My aunt had 2 ten (10) lb babies and then 6 miscarriages before she had my little cousin. She kept refusing the cerclage with the other six, on the last pregnancy she went for it and she carried him an extra 3 months.
Think of the cerclage as one of those plastic ties that come on new stuff that you buy. They close it like a belt and take it off when you're in labor.
Depending on your condition, they may also put you on bed rest.
2007-08-24 18:29:13 · answer #4 · answered by CK 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, it's a stitch in your cervix. An easy procedure.
2007-08-24 18:30:05 · answer #5 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if your drs nit worried you shouldnt be
2007-08-24 20:59:09 · answer #6 · answered by cala s 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋