ok tell me about your short cervix. . .

I am 31w today and I was told I have a short cervix, going to the perinatologist on Monday.

Anyone told they have a short cervix and NOT have to go on bedrest?? I know bedrest wouldn't be the worst thing in the world but it would cause major hardship for us.

I fricken hate Google.


Good Signs: I asked if I should take it easy before the specialist and I was told to do everything normally. I asked if I should go TODAY and I was told Monday or Tuesday was fine.

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Re: ok tell me about your short cervix. . .

My cervix was measuring a little short during my last pregnancy. I had it checked a week later and it was back within normal range.

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i was told that i had a short cervix at about 16 weeks....i freaked when they started talking bedrest and cerclage, especially since i cannot afford to stay home! OB told me to go to work, come home and just put my feet up and relax on a daily basis, which is what i did for about a week including weekends. after one week, it was longer and now at 23 weeks, i am fine

do you know what it measured at?

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First of all, stay away from Google.

I had a shortening cervix @ 16 wks my first pregnancy, and was put on immediate strict bed rest before seeing a peri, until I was 33 wks. So the fact that you are not on bed rest yet probably means it's not that bad, just a small cause for concern and monitoring.

You're further along, so you might have to go on modified or pelvic rest. Just take it easy (no exercising, sex, etc.) And hopefully by the time you go to the peri, it will get a little longer. Mine was always fluctuating.

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Posted by DomesticDeeva

First of all, stay away from Google.

I had a shortening cervix @ 16 wks my first pregnancy, and was put on immediate strict bed rest before seeing a peri, until I was 33 wks. So the fact that you are not on bed rest yet probably means it's not that bad, just a small cause for concern and monitoring.

You're further along, so you might have to go on modified or pelvic rest. Just take it easy (no exercising, sex, etc.) And hopefully by the time you go to the peri, it will get a little longer. Mine was always fluctuating.

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since you are so far along already i think its normal for your cervix to start shortening (but I'm not dr) definately avoid sex b/c that can make it worse. And you are right about just sitting/laying as much as possible. I would also avoid an exercise.
And stay away from Google, i googled it before i had my cerclage and the nightmare stories i saw, i was terrified...My situation went very smooth!! But no sex, no exercise, still working though....
Good Luck!

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My dr. told me at 28 weeks that my cervix is 2.6 cm and that I have to be on a bed rest. I didn't take that to my heart and I was still walking and working and now at 33 weeks my cervix is 1.6 and now I really can't do anything...
If they tell you stay in bed, plese stay in bed! It will be worth it at the end.

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Thank you everyone!

Today is Day One of taking it easy, its 12:30PM and I am already bored! my mom is doing all of my laundry and cleaning and I am just sitting here like a slug. LOL I am definitely going to church later though, just to pray for no bedrest!

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i would try to take it easy this weekend and stay off your feet as much as you can (try to recline with your feet up - even sitting puts pressure on the cervix). my dr explained that the cervix is like a muscle and the length can change daily.
then hopefully when u get rechecked next week it will be longer or stay the same!!!

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Shameless Bump as I lay around and wait for my appointment!

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i was put on bedrest my last preg a 21 weeks becasue of short cervix.. sitting is not resting for your cervix you have to be reclined with all pressure off your cervix try to keep yuour feet up and prop you hips on a pillow so all pressure is off your cervix. Even if you were to go on bedrest they usually let you off by 36 weeks.... Dont stress it... Just rest in the mean time and nooooo morrrreee squats!!!

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