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CindySN23
Stop, Think & Breathe...
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One month ago today...
we lost our baby girl Olivia Grace...I dont want anyone else to suffer a loss like we did due to cervical incompetence so I want to spread the word...
Cervical incompetence is a medical condition in which a pregnant woman's cervix begins to dilate (widen) and efface (thin) before her pregnancy has reached term. Cervical incompetence may cause miscarriage or preterm birth during the second and third trimesters.
In a woman with cervical incompetence, dilation and effacement of the cervix may occur without pain or uterine contractions. IC is usually seen between 18-24 weeks of pregnancy.
In a normal pregnancy, dilation and effacement occurs in response to uterine contractions. Cervical incompetence occurs because of weakness of the cervix, which is made to open by the growing pressure in the uterus as pregnancy progresses. If the responses are not halted, rupture of the membranes and birth of a premature baby can result.
Please talk to your doctor and ask for your cervix to be monitored more closely if you have risk factors which includes:
Congenital conditions. Uterine abnormalities and genetic disorders affecting a fibrous type of protein that makes up your body's connective tissues (collagen) might cause an incompetent cervix. Exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES), a synthetic form of the hormone estrogen, before birth also has been linked to cervical insufficiency.
Obstetric trauma. If you experienced a cervical tear during a previous labor and delivery, you could have an incompetent cervix.
Certain cervical procedures. Various surgical procedures — including a procedure used to take a sample of cervical tissue (cervical biopsy) and a treatment that uses an electrical current to remove diseased tissue from the cervix (loop electrosurgical excision procedure, or LEEP) — can contribute to cervical insufficiency.
Dilation and curettage (D&C). This procedure is used to diagnose or treat various uterine conditions — such as heavy bleeding — or to clear the uterine lining after a miscarriage or abortion. It can cause structural damage to the cervix.
Some women are just born with a weak cervix and they will not know they have an issue until its too late
Not to scare anyone but just because you have a risk factor does not mean you will have IC...I had risk factors and if I would have known I would have made sure to be extra vigilant but even with that doesnt mean we would have caught the problem in time to not lose our daughter.
Please be your own advocate and go with your gut...One loss due to IC is too many...
Message edited 3/1/2013 10:32:59 AM.
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SkyzTheLimit
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Jamie
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Re: One month ago today...
Thank you for sharing. I'm so sorry for you loss
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StaceyWill
It's a girl!!!
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Jenn1621
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Re: One month ago today...
So very sorry for your loss
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Jonsgirl04
Love my two girls! xoxo
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Stephanie
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Re: One month ago today...
Thank you for sharing the info with all of us. I again am so sorry for you loss!!
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JB1122
LIF Toddler
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Re: One month ago today...
Sorry for your loss.
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Maybe-Baybe
My Sunshine
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Re: One month ago today...
Thank you for sharing. Sorry for your loss
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Tina1117
LIF Adult
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Tina
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Re: One month ago today...
thank you for this info.
So sorry for your loss 
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GlowSuarez
Baby Marz is here!
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G
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Re: One month ago today...
sorry for your loss
Thanks for sharing this important information with us
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LadyBug1209
Mommy to FOUR little men!
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Re: One month ago today...
I'm so sorry - thank you for sharing.
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AKD
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mommyecs
LIF Infant
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One month ago today...
So, so sorry for your loss and thank you for the information!
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Pray4Baby2010
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MB
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Re: One month ago today...
sorry for your loss
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allIwant
Love my crazy life!
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Re: One month ago today...
Such important information thank you for sharing and so so sorry for your loss
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jennielee15
Let's try this again....
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Re: One month ago today...
I think about you daily and I'm glad you are finding a way to move on from this difficult time. I'm very sorry for your loss and I appreciate the information.
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jellybean78
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Re: One month ago today...
I'm so sorry for your loss Just want to share that my cousin lost her first baby too due to IC. She went on to have two healthy babies after that. I will keep you in my prayers
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keepingsecrets
ridiculously blessed!!
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Re: One month ago today...
i am so so sorry for your loss and think of you often
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TyReseGreen
Lil Prince is here
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Theresa
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Re: One month ago today...
Thanks for the information Cindy. I am so sorry for your loss
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Lara&Aidansmommy
For mom i miss u ETC ILOVEU
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mrsanonymous
LIF Adolescent
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Re: One month ago today...
Thank you for taking the time to educate all of us. I am so very sorry for your loss.
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mnm918
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Michele
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Re: One month ago today...
so sorry for your loss 
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kahlua716
3 Girls for Me!
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Keri
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Re: One month ago today...
This is very good information! Thank you for sharing!
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LInMI
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asecretmommytobe09
My little pumpkin is here!!!!
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Re: One month ago today...
I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my 1st DD due to an IC at 21 weeks. It's unreal. I'm so sorry that this happened to you.
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NYCGirl80
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