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Re: Twins: Prophylactic circlage: History

From: Claudia Twisdale RN (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 5 Apr 2003 12:56:32 -0600 (CST)

If previous delivery was not due to incompetent cervix, I do not see where a cerclage would be indicated. With a history of preterm labor, you are at increased risk for it again, plus with twins that increases your risk also. What does your OB say?

At Sat, 5 Apr 2003, Joyce wrote: >
>I am pregnant with twins and am 8 weeks. last pregannacy, I was
>admitted at 32wk and dlevered at 35wk but do not know if it was due to
>incmpetnet cervix (not due to infection though).
>
>Should I go for prphylactic circlage? Waht are the risks? or bedrest
>would do? Any good resources. I was not able to find anything specific
>in previous postings.
>
>Kindly also cc me at joyce99joy@aol.com

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