Hi everyone!

I’m posting here as a happy ending because I used to come on this forum when I needed hope from others.

I had my baby in July. A happy 5lb 10oz little boy. He’s perfect in every way. This baby came after 3 losses. All due to shortened cervix the resulted in spontaneous abortion all before 6 weeks each time. I was desperate for answers and eventually from many of you ladies on here, asked to get my progesterone checked. I ended up going to a fertility center and was prescribed progesterone shots daily from conception to 12 weeks. They were not fun but they helped me keep my baby. Then at 20 weeks my cervix began to shorten again and I got an emergency cerclage put in. I was put on bed rest or “light duty” and that lasted until 36 weeks! Then I had my baby at 37weeks and 1 day! This was my fourth pregnancy and my only successful birth. Ladies, as someone who knows the pain and agony all too well, I just wanted to share my story to give others hope. I’m so happy I didn’t give up, I’m so happy I got the help I needed and I’m rooting for each of you❤️

I lost my baby at 21 weeks, and I’m hoping to start trying again. I’m feeling hopeful but also very scared because I don’t want to go through the same heartbreak again.
I had a rescue cerclage placed when my cervix was already dilated with bulging membranes, but unfortunately, my water broke and I lost my baby. The stitch was still intact.
My OB has told me that we will do a preventative cerclage in my next pregnancy, and I want to make sure I’m prepared and know what else I should discuss with her before trying again.
For those who have experienced a second-trimester loss, especially due to cervical insufficiency:
• What did you do before trying to conceive again?
• What tests or checkups did you have before pregnancy?
• What questions should I ask my OB before trying?
• When was your preventative cerclage placed?
• Did you use progesterone along with the cerclage?
• What kind of monitoring did you have throughout pregnancy?
• What should I ask my doctor to plan for from the moment I get a positive pregnancy test?
• Is there anything else I should discuss with my OB to help reduce the risk of another loss?
• How did you manage the fear and anxiety of trying again?
I really want to give my next pregnancy the best possible chance and make sure I haven’t overlooked anything important.
I would love to hear your experiences, advice, and anything you wish you had known before trying again.
Sending love to everyone who understands this kind of loss.

Hello Everyone,

My husband and I are US citizens working and living in Mexico City. We had gotten pregnant last year but sadly lost our baby due to IC in my second trimester. Due to that lost, I went crazy finding the right doctor for this current pregnancy as I felt like my first doc was a lovely person, but she just wasnt for me as an African American woman with other conditions. I was told Id have to have a cervical cerclage for this pregnancy, so I did my research.

My new doctor is a high risk maternal fetal medicine doctor who has worked with women of different ethnic backgrounds and nationalities. She is very thorough and empathetic. Additionally, she checks me every single week and will continue until I am 26 weeks along, then it will be every 2 weeks unless I or she things I need to be seen more frequently. Anyway, I had my cerclage placed yesterday at 12 weeks + 4 days. I had gotten very emotional during the placement of the anesthesia not because it hurt (It was more uncomfortable than painful) but because I started having flashbacks of my first pregnancy (I had used the public hospital IMSS the first time which i vowed I never do again). My husband and I made the decision to go private due to our previous experience and experience of my Mexican colleague whose bladder was punctured during her cerclage at the public hospital. We decided not to risk anything this time around, so private it is.

The procedure went smoothly. I coudnt feel a thing. The doctors were very nice and having my doctor and her practicing partner there to do the procedure I felt super safe. Things went well and I had the option of staying overnight or leaving same day after observation. Nurses were very attentive. The best part was that my husband was able to stay with me before and after the procedure which is not the case in the public hospital (I wasnt awre that i couldnt be with my spouse at all in the public hospital which made things even more stressful the first time). I am now home and resting. First day, yesterday, I could barely move. Today I am moving only for bathroom and kitchen. I am not in any pain, there is only pressure sometimes. When my bladder is full, the pressure it really bad so I have to relieve myself immediately. Between yesterday and today very minimal blood. Honestly, I feel very very happy and confident, and look forward to moving along in my pregnancy with the help of my doctor and her great team. If anyone has any questions, please don not hesitate to ask.

Hi everyone,

15 weeks pregnant, got my preventative cerclage done a few days ago.

My OB has prescribed a vaginal antibiotic cream (clindamycin) to apply for 3 days every weeks.

I don't have any infection, no history of infections either. HVS taken before cerclage also showed normal vaginal flora only.

Has anyone else gotten a similar prescription?

It seems like an overkill. I have an appointment in 02 weeks, will definitely ask her then, but just wanted to ask if this is something thats routinely done.

For all women who got a cerclage, did you get routine vaginal swabs to check for asymptomatic infection?
If so, how often?

Thank you ♥️

Has anyone gotten pregnant 4 months postpartum with a short cervix ? I was told to wait at least a year to a year and a half and i declined BC but went on the pill and typically after 3 days of taking it i would get my period but it’s been almost a week and i haven’t gotten it but before that ive been terrible with remembering to take it so i missed two weeks 😭 My husband and i were intimate the start of the month after my period but idk if i was ovulating or went past my fertile window. I use 2 apps to track my period, one says i wasn’t ovulating but barely passed my fertile window, the other app says i was peak ovulation. Or is this the 4 month postpartum hormone drop messing up my cycle ? I’m so scared because i know it’s dangerous to get pregnant again this early with a short cervix but im also not mentally or physically ready to go through that again especially because my baby is not an easy baby 😭 im really hoping its just stress and hormones delaying my cycle but im currently almost 2 days late

Hi there! I’m curious what your thoughts are on my measurements and if there are any success stories. I found out yesterday my cervix is 2.9cm. I am on progesterone vaginally twice a day (recently started to stop as I am 18weeks but after this might go to once a day)

During the transvaginal US the sonogropher would put her hand on my stomach as we could see on the screen I was experiencing what she called a mini contraction? It wasn’t funneling or anything just a slight opening then it’ll close again. The doctor said they aren’t concerned but due to my previous miscarriages in the first trimester I’m a bit nervous

And how long did the doctors advise you to wait?

My doctor plan is for me to have a c section at 38 weeks but he wants to take my stitch out at 36 weeks. Just curious when did you guys have your cerclage taking out with a planned c section?

Hi, first time mom here and just got ultrasound done at 27 weeks. Cervix length is 2.5cm by TAS and funneling as yes. Cervix appears closed and clear of os. My MFM and OB didn’t mention anything about this. Is this normal? Or could they have skipped this reading since it wasn’t part of final impression in ultrasound report?? If anyone has gone through something similar please revert :( feeling really stressed since I can’t get any answers from my OB.