Pregnant after coloscopy

[ChloeBo85]

Hi, earlier this year I had to have an where they had to remove part of cervix with heated wire (Lletz) for biopsy- luckily everything was clear and I fell pregnant not long after. I’ll be 20 weeks in a fortnight and have to see a consultant regarding the above. Can anyone tell me what would happen in this appointment?

Thanks in advance..

Perhaps try speaking to the consultant's secretary?

Yes I should do. I just can never get through and get myself in a panic reading google

Probably best to ask but I think it's because in some cases the procedure can cause some scarring which may shorten the cervix and therefore extra monitoring during pregnancy is indicated. You'll most likely have a chat with one of the doctors and they will assess what, if any, level of extra risk you may have and chat through how to manage it.

@nomeslice yes that make sense, I heard they measure you cervix but don’t know how? I’ll keep trying hospital tomorrow, midwife was pretty unhelpful when I asked her!

It's to check the length of your cervix because you have had this procedure it can make your cervix shorter and more likely to open if this is the case she will just pop a stitch in please don't worry I've had the prosecute done 11 times in 18 years and I'm pregnant with my 4th and my cervix has always been ok never needed a stitch but they just check to be careful xx

The same thing happened to me. In fact, I was pregnant by the time I went back for my check-up screening although I wasn't aware of it! When I saw the consultant after my 12 week scan, he just asked me about some additional risk factors and because there were none, referred me back to midwife-led care. He said that unless someone has had two LLETZ procedures or has additional risk factors for premature labour, they tend not to do anything else. I was fully expecting a stitch situation but he seemed very relaxed about the fact I didn't need one. I know every area/hospital/consultant is different so this is just my experience but I just wanted to reassure you that it's more than likely them erring on the side of caution and you will be fine! Also, if they do decide you're best taken care of under consultant led care, at least you'll know you've got some expertise in your corner. That can't be a bad thing Good luck!

I had the same procedure a couple of years ago. My midwife didn't want me to see the consultant unless I'd had another treatment. I'm currently 33 weeks and everything is just fine.

@smartcarnotsosmartdriver @Mummylanie3 @emmaclare83 thanks ladies for resassuring me! Last time everything was smooth sailing so this time to be high risk and under consultant seems bit worrying but I’d rather they’d be cautious! I’ll go to appointment and see what happens! Xx

When pregnant with my first daughter they measured my cervix until 20 weeks then I was signed off from consultant care. This pregnancy they aren’t, apparently because in the last 2 years the criteria has changed and if it was a ‘standard’ colposcopy and not too much cervix was removed they don’t even measure anymore. I’ve been given a consultant appointment at my 20 week scan and fully anticipate just being told I’m being signed off.