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Cervical stitch
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I am 17 week pregnant.During my 12th week scan,my cervix length was 3.7cm.But when I went to gynae during 17th week for routine check up,My cervix length came 2.4cm.So,they asked me for cervical stitch and when I went for cervical stitch on the same day, they found that cervical length is 1.25-1.5cm.I have cervical stitch now. During,my last pregnancy as well my os opened during 6th month.Can you please tell what precaution shall I take .Can I go to washroom .Does cervical stitch works or not in such cases.
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There are few restrictions for you now that you have stitch. Continue with routine medications.
Consult for further help
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Pls consult online....can't explain here In detail
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Dr. Vidushi Sawhney
Gynecologist
16 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Follow ur doctor
Rest , good diet is important
No intercourse, no travel , no exertion.
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
19 yrs exp
Chennai
Take Injection Proluton Depo 150 twice a week for 6 weeks
Take Capsule Susten 400 twice a day for 6 weeks per vaginum pessary
Continue iron and calcium supplements
Mothers Horlicks two spoons with milk two times a day
Next Steps
Strict bed rest and repeat ultrasound after 6 weeks for fetal growth and cervical length
Health Tips
You can get up from bed only for wash room
Avoid papaya and pineapple
Take a laxative if suffering from constipation
Take a boiled egg daily
Take 3 bananas and 3 oranges daily
Take 3.5 litres of water daily
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Dr. Rashmi Anand
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
11 yrs exp
Lucknow
You need to continue taking medications to support the pregnancy.
Maintain hydration
Get proper rest , don’t exercise/exert
Don’t engage in any sexual intercourse
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Precautions
Rest
Abstinence
Avoid constipation
The dr must hv counselled regarding the success n failure of the stitch
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