Fan Question
Karenš
Today I had my 20 week scan and my cervix isnāt cooperating, so I need to have a ācervical cerclageā tomorrow, just wondering if any other mums have had this done and what to expect and how it may affect my pregnancy? Of course my doctor will tell me more, just want personal opinions, Thankyou
Its unfortunate but itās really great that they caught it! I havenāt had one personally but Iāve assisted in the placement and removal of cerclages as a surgical tech. I worked in L&D for a few years.
All of my patients were asleep for the procedure. You may experience some cramping and spotting afterwards, cervixes are easily angered lol, but there shouldnāt be any major bleeding. And youāll have to have it removed prior to delivery. They usually remove them around 36 weeks. Itās just some heavy sutures to keep the cervix closed until itās safe to deliver. So removal of the cerclage is quick and easy.
I had it done. The procedure itself is relatively uneventful, I actually fell asleep and had no problems afterwards. You will be expected to take it easy during the pregnancy, possibly be put on bed rest as the stitches could come loose. I was carrying twins so I only made it to 27 weeks, but that is longer than if I had not had the cerclage.
I had one done at 11 weeks and few days it was an emergency so my doc couldnāt wait til I was 12 weeks. Just some cramping afterwards and some spotting. Iām currently going for 23 weeks this coming Saturday. Ull have to rest for about a week before u can go back to ur normal routine.
Iām having my second one done today actually, Iām 14 weeks tomorrow. I had one done with my 2nd pregnancy also itās a very simple easy procedure they normally take it out around 36 weeks and it prevents your cervix from dilating more. You canāt have sex, swim, bathe ect with it in tho