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Cervical cerclage
My son was born a year ago at 32 weeks. I had a wonderful pregnancy with no symptoms of any problems until my water broke. My doctor has suggested that with any future pregnancies I have a cervical ...
parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/pcomplications/0,,midwife_3p8q,00.html
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Upside: Answer to questions about cervical cerclage and pregnancy
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Cervical cerclage- From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cervical cerclage (tracheloplasty), also known as a cervical stitch, is used for the treatment of cervical incompetence, a condition where the cervix has become slightly open and there is a risk of ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cervical_cerclage
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Upside: Good basic user-compiled detail including risks and outcomes
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Cervical cerclage to prevent preterm delivery
Cervical cerclage is the placement of stitches in the cervix to hold it closed. In select cases, this procedure is used to keep a weak cervix (incompetent cervix) from opening early. Sometimes, ...
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Upside: Helpful information on cervical cerclage and preterm labor procedure, risks and considerations
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What is a cervical cerclage and why is it used?
Cervical cerclage is a surgical procedure used to prevent a miscarriage or premature delivery if your cervix is opening too early (referred to as an "incompetent" or "weak" cervix).
www.amazingpregnancy.com/pregnancy-articles/183.html
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Upside: Short article on cervical cerclage during pregnancy ; many links
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Pregnancy Complications
* Bacterial Vaginosis * Bed Rest * Bleeding During Pregnancy * Blighted Ovum * Cervical Cerclage * Chicken Pox
americanpregnancy.org/pregnancycomplications/index.htm
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Upside: Very good overview on various pregnancy complications
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Potential Complications: Weakened Cervix
What is a weakened cervix? Let’s back up for a moment and review: As you might already know, the cervix is found where the uterus meets the top of the vagina. During pregnancy, the cervix needs to ...
www.thecradle.com/weakenedcervix
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Upside: Basic information on understanding incompetent cervix
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Incompetent Cervix
As your pregnancy progresses and your baby grows larger and heavier, an increasing amount of pressure is placed on your cervix. In some women, this may cause their cervix to efface and dilate without ...
www.parentingweekly.com/pregnancy/pregnancy_information/incompetent_cervix.htm
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Upside: Article on causes, diagnosis and treatment of an incompetent cervix
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Cervical insufficiency (incompetent cervix)
What exactly is the cervix? What does it mean to have cervical insufficiency? How would I know if I had cervical insufficiency? Who's most at risk for cervical insufficiency? Is there anything I can ...
www.babycenter.com/0_cervical-insufficiency-incompetent-cervix_1425796.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on incompetent cervix including diagnosis, risks and how to handle
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This site is intended to support women who are struggling with
Incompetent Cervix (IC), a cerclage, or a difficult pregnancy. The information compiled is for educational purposes only.
www.geocities.com/incompetentcervix/
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Upside: Various postings and articles on incompetent cervix
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The Incompetent Cervix
Cervical incompetence is basically a cervix that is too weak to stay closed during a pregnancy. Therefore resulting in a preterm birth and possibly the loss of the baby, because of the shortened ...
pregnancy.about.com/cs/incompetentcervix/a/aaincomp.htm
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Upside: Good overview of definition of incompetent cervix, diagnosis and treatment
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