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Is it safe to have the cervical cerclage if my cervix starts to open around 19 weeks?

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Is it safe to have the cervical cerclage if my cervix starts to open around 19 weeks?

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Answer The cause for the first preterm delivery at 19 weeks was due to an infection and was not due to an incompetent cervix. We usually do not insert a cerclage unless you have lost three consecutive pregnancies. However, it is a good idea to check your cervix every two weeks. As long as it is closed, you do not have an incompetent cervical os. If you do go into preterm labor, and start to dilate, it can rapidly progress to full dilatation and you can go into labor. It is doubtful that this will occur. However, if you start to notice ANY leakage of fluid or start to have any regular contractions, contact your doctor to be checked. If the decision is made to insert a cerclage, it can, of course, be done safely at any time, as long as there are no fetal membranes dropping down into the vagina and you are not dilated more than 4cm. You appear to be doing well. Don’t worry. Good Luck.

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