Cervical scan at 24 weeks - worried

[ilovesmarties]

Hi

I've to see my consultant yesterday and was told that I need a cervical scan done at 24 weeks to measure my cervical lenght. I previously had a late MC at 14 weeks, a stillbirth at 24 weeks and a premature birth at 35 weeks (son healthy). They are not sure what caused the premature birth as I had no infections etc. Due to my past exp I am now rather nervous. Anyone had similar experience? Should I be worried?

Not had a specific cervical scan, but at my 20 week scan, the sonographer also did part of the scan trans vaginally to measure the length of my cervix to determine if I was at risk of pre-term delivery
not sure this is standard across all hospitals - but am at Kings and they seem to do a lot of extra checks etc.
if it's anything like mine - they will take a measurement internally, point out your placenta and be over in a matter of a couple of mins.

good luck

I think they will be looking to see if your cervix is shortening, or basically dilating at the top, if it is they might recommend a suture which is a stitch which they put in the cervix and then remove at 38 weeks, I had onewith dd1 and she went to 39 weeks, suture was put in under epidural and removed with a bit of gas and air.

Hey

So sorry for what you have been through. I had 2 first tri MCs and my daughter passed away from infection shortly after birth. I have no experience of cervical scans but would be interested to hear about what they are looking for - what does the length of the cervix indicate?

Were you tested for blood clotting disorders?

SH77 no I was not tested for blood clotting disorders but had loads of major surgery in the past without any clotting problems.

I've been reading up on the internet and other that the scan is done internally to measure lenght of the cervix and that you could have a stitch put in. From what I have read it is normally in earlier pregnancy.

Lainey sorry to ask but when did you have yours put in?

Sorry not Lainey but clueless...

Hi Smarties (and a wave to clueless - hope you're doing fine!)

I'm 30+3 had a cervical scan at the start of the week. I had said to the midwife that I was getting some pressure feelings in my lower stomach and was wondering were they braxton hicks or what. She was a bit concerned and checked for a urinary infection and when the result was negative did an internal exam, after which she told me my cervix had shortened and that this was a definite sign I needed to rest and avoid strain and to follow up with a doctor.

I had a scan on Monday - which was a transvaginal scan exactly like you have in early pregnancy. It was actually reassuring, as the doctor found the cervix length to actually be fairly normal but could see some internal opening and agreed that lots of rest and careful monitoring were the way forward.

The scan is probably in case you might be at risk of premature birth again. A suture might be one approach as someone else experienced, another might be bed rest and stopping work as your date gets closer. I hope it puts your mind at rest. Sounds like they are being cautious and thorough!

hey somethingsuitablywitty, not seen you in ages, I was about 24 weeks when I had it put in, now preg with 4th dc and not need it this or the last two pregnancies but they always check me out.

and I never had an internal scan always just a standard