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Im 18 weeks pregnant and in my last scan my cervix length was about 2.8 cm. My doc said that the cervix is a little short and should be able to carry full term as in my last pregnancy i delivered at 38 weeks. He has not asked me for cerclage till now. I have been put on duvadilan retard twice a day.
What precautions should i take? Can i go out normally for lunch and dinners or should i rest at home full time?
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Your didn’t ask for cerclage because cervical length is more than 2.5 cm.
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Repeat Ultrasound after 2 weeks
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Repeat scan every 2-4 weeks
Take little rest don’t do strenuous work
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
A cervix length around 2.8cm at 18 weeks with no cerclage advised yet is being actively watched by your doctor, and moderate outings are usually fine unless told otherwise.
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Avoid long or stressful outings, keep your follow-up scans on schedule, and rest more than usual in between.
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Contact your doctor right away if you notice cramping, pelvic pressure, or any spotting.
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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14 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
14 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
You can occasionally go out
You can opt for circlage
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
23 yrs exp
Chandigarh
You should repeat the ultrasound look at the length every two weeks
You would require a circlage if the length is reduces to less than 2.5
You can go out occasionally
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