Any had a cerclage/cervical stitch?

[CremeDeSudo]

This is my second pregnancy and will be needing a stitch in. Has anyone who can tell me what to expect? I've found medical guidance online but limited real life experiences!

[useristired]

Yes I had 3 , one with each pregnancy.
Mine were done with a spinal block , painless and doesn't take long. Rest after, how far on are you?

Having them removed wasn't very pleasant but to keep the baby in was worry every second!

[CremeDeSudo]

Were you in overnight? And off from work for how long? Do you get much pain afterwards?

Only 4+5 but all being well I will def be having one as part of my cervix has been removed due to treatment for cervical cancer. Am having a scan ar around 8wks.

Also, what happens if the baby 'doesn't stsy in'? What would happen? Does the stitch tear?

Lots of questions sorry! It dawned on me today that I know v little about it!

[useristired]

Good to catch it early.
In my first pregnancy my cervix had already started opening. So I had it at 24 weeks and I was in hospital 2 days. Subsequent pregnancies were done much earlier , around 11 weeks. I wasn't working so can't advise on time off but I did normal stuff after and obviously had a child or two after each pregnancy to deal with.

It was painful like period pain for a while after.
I don't know of any failures so I can't answer those questions but I know of plenty of successes.
I too had a lot of mine cut away so it's very short.

It's very doable, you'll be fine. Mine were a few years ago but I definitely felt relief and I had the first one taken out at 37 weeks, was told it would shorten and dilate quickly.. went to almost 42 weeks and had to be induced!!

[CremeDeSudo]

Thanks for this! That definitely makes me feel a bit better about things.

I've been told I'll be booked in for an elective c section at 39 wks and we 'hope I make it that long' so not sure what would happen if I don't if you see what I mean. I guess I'll just be monitored closely at the end and if it's not looking good then I'd be booked in sooner.

Lots of questions for my consultant!

[useristired]

It's such a good procedure, you will be monitored so closely too which you need for peace of mind.
I ended up having 3 sections, only the first we tried naturally but it didn't go to plan.
Everything about the others, stitch included was really well dealt with.

Good luck! X

[CremeDeSudo]

Did the just take it out while you had your section?

[useristired]

Yes it was removed after the section. Which was much nicer than the first one that was removed with his hand and scissors with no pain relief!