PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for March, 2001: Re: 29 weeks pregnant with cervical length of 1.7 cm

Re: 29 weeks pregnant with cervical length of 1.7 cm

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 24 Mar 2001 19:26:00 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 24 Mar 2001, Rita wrote: >
>I am 29 weeks pregnant and have been on bedrest for the past four months
>because I have a third degree uterine prolapse (I have a pessary in for
>that). Ten days ago my ultrasound cervical length measurement was 2.7
>cm (2.4 cm with val salva). Three days ago it was checked again and it
>was 1.75 cm (no val salva was done this time). My doctor was not in
>town this week, but her associate said I was okay for now with continued
>bedrest, because I showed no funneling. They're rechecking with another
>transvaginal ultrasound this coming week. Do you think any other
>intervention is necessary at this time? (I was told that I am at high
>risk of preterm labor and further cervical thinning may lead to
>hospitalization with mag sulfate and steroidal therapy for the duration
>of my pregnancy.)

Rita

This is certainly bothersome shortening. I would stay as quiet as possible and be sure to call with any changes. Good Luck

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

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