tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970758006706422699.post3780915125902327990..comments2024-02-14T13:29:46.876+01:00Comments on A Pursuit to Perpetuate My Genes: Cervical cerclage (stitch) at 15 weeksManjuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09465166865789437941noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970758006706422699.post-3235481404153164552015-07-16T21:32:59.924+02:002015-07-16T21:32:59.924+02:00Wow Manju, you did it! Now I'm encouraged. Bec...Wow Manju, you did it! Now I'm encouraged. Because my doctor also suggested that's something I will need to do. I'm so happy for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970758006706422699.post-24478509869879183392014-11-19T15:21:59.677+01:002014-11-19T15:21:59.677+01:00Do not panic. Just because something unfortunate h...Do not panic. Just because something unfortunate happened to me or other pregnant women, it doesn't mean you will go through it too. But ignorance is evil and I appreciate your eagerness to know things and take precautions.<br /><br />The cervix is the mouth of the uterus. Imagine a wine bottle's neck. Cervix is a structure similar to that. When a baby grows in the uterus, the uterus starts to expand to accomodate the growing baby. Because of this stretching some women's cervix is also pulled apart. Actually, as many think, it is not the weight of the baby bearing down on the uterus which causes cervical incompetence ( premature opening of the cervix). It is the stretching of the uterus which causes cervical incompetence. Just imagine a wine bottle expanding, naturally it's mouth starts to open as it expands. <br /><br />Most women's cervix are strong enough to resist the stretching of the uterus. They remain tightly shut until the baby is ready to come out, that is, after 9 months. For some women the expanding uterus puts pressure on the cervix ( women who have had multiple intervension in their cervix, like abortions or who had some part of their cervix removed due to cervical cancer or for some unknown reason) and leads to premature opening of it. When the cervix opens in the part closer to the uterus it is called funneling and if it opens in the region which is extended into the vagina, it is called dilation. <br /><br />What happens if it opens prematurely? The uterine environment is highly sterile. The tightly shut cervix prevents any infection from climbing from your vagina into the uterus. The tightly closed cervix also prevents the baby slipping out. Actually during earlier weeks if the cervix opens from inside, the amniotic bag could slip into the cervical opening. This can cause the bag to break open because of the pressure. <br /><br />Is twin pregnancy at a higher risk of incompetent cervix. For some women perhaps yes. You must be careful if you had bleeding during early pregnancy ( it is more common with twins pregnancy) as I read this could weaken the cervix. The rapid stretching of uterus in multiple pregnancy and the presence of too much hormones could also pose a problem. <br /><br />What precautions should you take? Ask your doctor to measure your cervix around 12 weeks using vaginal ultrasound. Then starting from 16 weeks every two weeks. This will give an idea about how your cervix is faring, whether it is shortening or not. If it changes drastically then they will ask you to have a cerclage. Remember, not every woman will have problem with cervix even if they carry twins. Unnecessary intervention to the cervix could cause more harm<br /><br />http://www.keepemcookin.com/prevention.aspx<br /><br />Please read the above link! It will give an idea about the cervix length at different stages of pregnancy. <br /><br />I hope this helps.<br /><br /><br /><br />Manjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09465166865789437941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970758006706422699.post-12096515162509231472014-11-19T07:52:24.551+01:002014-11-19T07:52:24.551+01:00Good to read that all went fine with ur cerclage M...Good to read that all went fine with ur cerclage Manju. Im also worried reading it now as im 11weeks pregnant with twins. Was ur cervix short?. Why was it done?. Or was it just a precautionary measure?. Is this problem of short cervix more common with twins?.when should one go for cerclage?.<br />I would be into tears every time i read ur blog. U r strong, intelligent n courageous. Above all a wonderful soul. I dont know if ur hubby is luck to have u or u r more lucky to have him or ur baby is more lucky to have u guys as parents. U guys compliment each other. God bless u guys. Take care. My best wishes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970758006706422699.post-29140029227544550512014-11-18T21:58:13.487+01:002014-11-18T21:58:13.487+01:00Thank You so much Manju! I really need those stick...Thank You so much Manju! I really need those sticky baby dust.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970758006706422699.post-11027207242448800162014-11-18T21:24:43.127+01:002014-11-18T21:24:43.127+01:00Thanks Nio! But there are so many women who go thr...Thanks Nio! But there are so many women who go through horrible ordeal to have a baby. When I read some of the mails I receive and the pain and despair they were in, it makes my heart so heavy. I wish I have a genie with me which will make all their dreams come true. We must all be very proud of ourselves.Manjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09465166865789437941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970758006706422699.post-44788654879435782192014-11-18T21:09:40.445+01:002014-11-18T21:09:40.445+01:00You are a really strong woman Manju, carrying a ba...You are a really strong woman Manju, carrying a baby in the womb is anxiety enough let alone what you had to go through. I am super proud of you! Take care of yourself and the baby. Can't wait to know whether it is a boy or girl! Lots of love and hugs, NioNioNiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05414653317139435439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970758006706422699.post-51174143154160490272014-11-18T20:52:10.948+01:002014-11-18T20:52:10.948+01:00Good luck for the SET! I am sending you lots of st...Good luck for the SET! I am sending you lots of sticky baby dust :) <br /><br />When I wrote about guardian angel my eyes teared up too :) Thanks!Manjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09465166865789437941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4970758006706422699.post-1193482459581651252014-11-18T20:30:49.200+01:002014-11-18T20:30:49.200+01:00So happy to read Cerclage went good Manju! Take ca...So happy to read Cerclage went good Manju! Take care of yourself and little one!<br />When i read about the description of the Guardian Angel, it really misted my eyes. Sure, we all are with a Guardian Angel, it can be God, our Parents, Grand Parents or so..<br /><br />I will be having my SEL tomorrow. Hope everything goes good. Take care all you lovely ladies here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com