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Cervical cerclage

I would like to share my experience undergoing a transvaginal cervical cerclage as there isn't a whole lot of info in here. I mainly read up online. Even though the dr told me this procedure is quite commonly used, no one I knew ever underwent such a procedure. I just went for a cervical cerclage in wk 18 of my 4th pregnancy. I lost my twins at 22 weeks 2 years ago and the entire experience was extremely painful. I had no prior history of cervical incompetence so the Dr said it could be due to the increased risks of having twins. This time round, the dr decided to take precautions and started to monitor cervical length early in the 2nd trimester. I was very fearful when the ultrasound showed some funneling, measuring at only 1.9cm. I was reviewed by the Dr and scheduled for a cervical cerclage in 3 days. On the operation day, I was really scared. I had never been in an operating room before. The surgical team was very experienced and kind to me. Everyone was professional and treated my situation with tact. Some nurses even wished me "jiayou". The anesthetist opted for a spinal anesthesia as she said baby would have minimal chemicals crossing through the placenta. However, if the pain relief was not satisfactory or if procedure if unsuccessful, I would be put under general anesthesia. The spinal anesthetic was quick and relatively pain free. They sat me up on the esge of the operating table and asked me to put my chin to chest with shoulders relaxed. After the initial injection of a local anesthetic, I felt pressure but no pain. I reminded myself to keep very still cause any movement could potentially injure my nerves. Once the needle was in place in my spinal space, they injected the medication. I felt a tingling sensation running down my legs and after 5 min, my legs felt super heavy. Then they tested the sensation with an ice pack - I had no feeling, only pressure to the area. Once confirmed the anesthetic had worked, the operation started. I felt no pain throughout. My surgeon, who was my Dr (Dr Dave from SGH) was extremely skillful. It was over in under 20min. After that, I was admitted for overnight observation pending the return of sensation to my legs. I was able to start wiggling my toes and then able to lift my legs after 3 hours. A urinary catheter had been inserted because I may not be able to pee after the op. I had a small amount of bleeding on the first night which subsided the next few days. On the next day, I had a transvaginal ultrasound to check the placement of the stitches before home. That was sorely uncomfortable. But do bear with the radiographer as they will need the details to determine if the stitch remains in place. I was able to be discharged after that. The removal of the urinary catheter was quick and they made sure you are able to pee before you leave the ward. I am now recuperating at home. 3 days post surgery and praying for the safety of my child. I hope for the best for all the ladies going through a similar situation. My heart goes out to all of you.

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Induce at my 38 weeks with epidural But down to emergency cs journey

Hi guys since i giving birth already last july 17 via ECS.just wanna share with u my scary journey🥲but without God i cant do it.i induce at july 16 at 6pm but my cervix open only until 2.5cm.So we go back to our room to wait until open it.Long journey itry to walk squat and everything but still when they check 3cm until 6am on july17.so they bring me to the delivery suite to break my water bag.That time i feel so in pain cant take it so i requested for laughing gas,but sadly didint help me.I try not to take epidural coz i read the side effect it is really bad.But it turns out i requested for it coz the pain icant take it.So 6 am they broke my water bag wait until 4am but still stuck on 6cm .The doctor say my baby heartbeat go down and go up.she ask me to delivery by emergency CS.As i dont want my baby stress and something happened to her i agree.They put more epidural to numb my belly and tummy.and my leeg until feet but the side effect realky horrible i start vomiting and vomiting for 2 hours until the operation done.i feel also shevering of 4 hours until i seizures my temperature go up unti 39 degree until i shaking.i thought i really go die already .ifeel those itchyness on my whole body and burning sensation.i never eat for 2 days as the food i keep trowing up until my blood preassure go down to 88/55.in the operation area i lost of 1.5liter of blood🥲🥲🥺😢horrible and scary experience.But thanks to God im still alive and my babys healthy.But my concern now is im having a water retension on my leg until.feet.can anyone how to rid of it thaks #respect_post #FTM

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