Conceiving second time with short cervix

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I was diagnosed with short cervix during 1st pregnancy due to previous LEEP abnormal cell removal. It didn’t get short enough to need a stitch but I took progesterone pessaries up to 36 weeks which were effective.

I went into labour at 38+3 which is still full term but my cervix dilated really quickly ( I went from my waters breaking to fully dilated in about an hour and a half lol which I’m assuming is because of my short cervix) . Second stage of labour was longer and baby was delivered by forceps in the end. But does anyone know if the cervix normally goes back to normal after pregnancy and whether this would affect my ability to get pregnant / have a successful second pregnancy)

welcome any success stories of conceiving again with short cervix :) thank you

Also anyone who has done this how long did you leave between pregnancies? I know 18 month gap is recommended and we are happy to wait if this reduces risk!

My midwife said that there shouldn’t be a particular difference between cervix length measured at first pregnancy compared to second. So I’d hope yours will be long enough to manage without a stitch again, even if it may be a bit on the short side