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What Am I At Risk For Due To Cerclage Stitch And Pregnancy?

I m a 45-yr. old, 270-lb. woman (5 10 ), who is 19 wks. pregnant. I ve miscarried 2X yrs. ago, have a much-deteriorated cervix, & was not expecting to get pregnant (hence, no prenatal vits./mins.). Just got a cerclage stich done yesterday. What am I at risk for? What are possible poor outcomes for the fetus?
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Hi,
I understand your concern.
- Cerclage stitching is a procedure where a loose/ damaged mouth of uterus is stitched to strengthen the mouth of uterus .. prevents abortion/ premature delivery (& favors maintainace of pregnancy).
- After cerclage stitch,patient is advised to take bed rest/ avoid physical or mental stress/ avoid coitus for few days to few weeks ( depending on patient's condition )
- A close observation of the patient by regular check ups/ regular medication as per need .. is a must.
- This stitch is removed as the baby becomes viable( in 9th month).. so as to allow delivery.
* if you follow your doctor's instructions strictly, you would reach full term of pregnancy & get a healthy baby .
* The only risk to baby is premature delivery... which also can be managed by Premature baby care when baby has reached 7 months of pregnancy.
So please don't worry. Be positive.
Thanks.
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What Am I At Risk For Due To Cerclage Stitch And Pregnancy?

Hi, I understand your concern. - Cerclage stitching is a procedure where a loose/ damaged mouth of uterus is stitched to strengthen the mouth of uterus .. prevents abortion/ premature delivery (& favors maintainace of pregnancy). - After cerclage stitch,patient is advised to take bed rest/ avoid physical or mental stress/ avoid coitus for few days to few weeks ( depending on patient s condition ) - A close observation of the patient by regular check ups/ regular medication as per need .. is a must. - This stitch is removed as the baby becomes viable( in 9th month).. so as to allow delivery. * if you follow your doctor s instructions strictly, you would reach full term of pregnancy & get a healthy baby . * The only risk to baby is premature delivery... which also can be managed by Premature baby care when baby has reached 7 months of pregnancy. So please don t worry. Be positive. Thanks.