24 weeks pregnant and put on bed rest due to cerivx...HELP.

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24 Weeks Pregnant And Put On Bed Rest Due To Cerivx...HELP.

1 posts on this thread and the last post was on February 22nd, 2009 1:10 AM

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phillygir1 - February 21st, 2009 10:29 PM

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Ok, I am a mommy of a 16 month old which I also had probelms with pre-term labor as well. I had an u/s 5 weeks ago and my cervix was 3cm and everythng was fine. Yesterday I had an u/s and my cervix is 2.2 cm and I was put on bed rest. The doctor asked me if I had pains, bleeding, discharge...I am 24 weeks! When I was 30 weeks with my daughter I was 3.5 cm dilated and out on bed rest and delivered at 36 weeks. I am not dilated at all, just my cervix is thinning out. They want to give me the steriod shots in the butt again to speed the process up with the baby's lungs...which I am fine with, my daughter had this too and she is fine...but what else can be done? I am so scared at this point. The baby is only 1 1/2 lbs...if I get these shots will is make it gain weight as well? If anyone can help, please comment back.

Kayla. - February 22nd, 2009 1:10 AM

My cervix was at 2cm at 36 weeks. Your cervix is very thin for only being 24 weeks. The only other thing besides bed rest I have heard them do is a cerclage. I don't know a lot about them but you can look into it online or ask your doctor. It's where they put a stitch to keep your cervix closed.

I don't think the steroids will cause the baby to gain weight unfortuneately...but eat well and he/she will be well on his/her way to gaining weight.

My best advice would be to take your bed rest very seriously and stay laying down as much as possible to avoid added pressure to your cervix.

I wish you the best of luck with your pregnancy!

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