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Topic: IC
Posted By: ElfsMum
Subject: IC
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 8:02am
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I was reading about incompetent cervix (IC) and got myself all worried..
I had a colposcopy (cells burnt off) when I was 22 (30 now) and a DandC after they found bubs had died in FEb. Doc did say they didn't think i had a weak cervix as bubs hadn't come out etc.. and i didn't find out for 5 weeks..but i have read these two things(and lots of others) make you more at risk for IC..I know only 1-2% of people have it.. But do you guys have any thoughts on it? I haven't had any internals this pregnancy... just 3 scans...and m/w has never mentioned it... I guess now I'm nearly 18 weeks I'm just worried a little bit? any advice? ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 8:18am
| Don't stress yourself out to much over things like this, if someone who has cared for you was even slightly worried about this they would have said something. I've had quite a number of colposcopy's and it didn't effect me in any way. |
Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 8:22am
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awesome thankyou...the americans on the other website are just freaking me out a little..:) I'm feeling much more relaxed about it..DH said the same thing that she would have said something if she was worried... :) ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 9:35am
| If it still bugs you by the time you visit your MW next time bring it up with her. I'm sure she can reassure you! |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 9:36am
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Remember that the US usually have a LOT more medical intervention than NZ. -------------  |
Posted By: gemsmum
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 9:50am
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If it helps I have a similar story to yours and have carried both my children to term with no problems. I had a missed miscarriage (baby died at 8+2 and I found at at 12 weeks) so had a D and C. Went on to have DD who was born at 41 weeks (weighing 3970grams!). I then had a colposcopy and laser therapy on my cervix when DD was 5 months old. 11 months later I had DS at 39 weeks (weighing 3760grams!). No-one seemed overly concerned about my history with my pregnancy with my son.
Good luck with your pregnancy and try to not to worry (easier said than done). |
Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 11:57am
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busy yeah it seems they are very intent on so much medical intervention ...i don't get it..you should see the arguement about vaccinations at the moment on the site...far out..! Lots of hot topics...
thanks gems that does make me feel better...I gotta just teach myself not to worry...i really am enjoying the pregnancy much more this week and I want it to stay that way:) ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 1:57pm
The other thing to focus on Kaww is that in just a few weeks your wee baby will be viable so even if he/she is born early the prognosis is reasonably good. My mum had 3 out 4 babies prem, possibly as a result of IC or possibly as she had quite severe endo, with the youngest her waters broke at 27 weeks but they managed to keep him in (she was in hospital the whole time  )till 37 weeks when he was delivered by c-sect and this is 20 years ago. PLus if you are at risk of IC these days they do a cervical stitch to minimise the risk where possible.------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 3:16pm
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yeah but i assume they didnt think i was a risk as they didnt do one..or you mean they can do one later? yeah I've had my worry just going to try and chill now..:) ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: Bel
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 3:23pm
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I have a good friend who had an incompetant cervix with a previous pregnancy, her m/w mentioned after a scan that something was funny and they did nothing, she lost her twins at 26 weeks. She is now pregnant again, and they can check on a normal scan for incompetant cervix (as far as I know) and stitch it closed until later in pregnancy. If you are concerned I am sure your m/w will be able to help... ------------- Mum to two beautiful kids
Luke (09.11.2007) Amy (01.04.2009) |
Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 4:57pm
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sweet yeah i wasnt sure if they checked..they did spend a long time at last scan and checked everything but i didnt ask what as i was so excited:) they said all was well! ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 7:02pm
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I too am one that has had a number of colposcopies and have gone on to have no issues with pregnancy. So long as you LMC knows you'll be fine. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 09 September 2007 at 9:23pm
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I'd definately talk about it with your mw to get some reassurance. My friend recently went into early labour at 22 weeks. They have since said it was due to IC (having had pre-cancerous cells removed several years ago). She has been told that if she gets pregnant again, she'll have to have a stitch put in. However, she also told me that some people who have cells removed have the opposite problem due to scar tissue. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 10 September 2007 at 4:33pm
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i sent her a msg and she always calls back...now anyway...if she is worried..so yeah I will just talk to her about it after next scan..thanks for all the info guys:) ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |