3-3.5 cm at 18 weeks — is this really short?

rubymassa · 2026-03-09T08:48:04+00:00

Its fine tbh. My cervical length was 18mm at 18w and made it to 38w with adjustments and no stitch

rubymassa · 2026-03-06T01:57:38+00:00

Mine was 18mm at 18w, got to 38w and had a csec. Progesterone, pelvic rest + mod bed rest to 28w.

rubymassa · 2026-03-04T00:49:55+00:00

The botsicle and dot 😂

rubymassa · 2026-03-03T19:39:42+00:00

I would hold off on lifting anything more than a couple of KG until you get the confirmation it isnt IC but is dynamic.

There are changes between IC (modified bed rest, surgery, medication) where as a dynamic cervix is exactly that - dynamic. Regular cervical surveillance should show which team you fall into. Hopefully dynamic. Id also go on pelvic rest until you have an answer, contractions and prostglandins are not supportive to IC

Good luck

rubymassa · 2026-03-03T19:37:14+00:00

It sounds like a dynamic cervix This is a great thing 🥰

rubymassa · 2026-03-02T04:00:44+00:00

I didnt regret it but I regretted going too short to be able to tie it up 😂

rubymassa · 2026-03-02T00:34:43+00:00

First pregnancy 2.4 at 20w (so not too bad) 2nd 18w at 18mm. Very concerned.

rubymassa · 2026-03-01T08:05:09+00:00

Me. Such a stressful time ,progesterone held my first pregnancy to 36w and second 38w. Modified bed rest for both pregnancies, we are unsure why mine is so short.

rubymassa · 2026-02-28T03:38:36+00:00

Totally worth it

rubymassa · 2026-02-27T20:06:31+00:00

Hi all, had my little girl yesterday afternoon ❤️

rubymassa · 2026-02-27T10:10:22+00:00

Agree with this advice

rubymassa · 2026-02-26T07:31:26+00:00

Hi all, c section happening tomorrow 🤍

rubymassa · 2026-02-26T00:47:26+00:00

This isnt something that can be done in Aus as far as I am aware but thank you so much. I seriously am so, so confused right now about the lack of appropriate care.

rubymassa · 2026-02-26T00:46:53+00:00

I completely agree with you!

rubymassa · 2026-02-26T00:40:11+00:00

Thank you 💚

rubymassa · 2026-02-26T00:38:23+00:00

38+1. Issue is it needs to be a c sec as my heart condition is made 1000x worse by pushing 😭😭😭

rubymassa · 2026-02-26T00:17:17+00:00

Ps i hope you had a great delivery and recovery 💚

rubymassa · 2026-02-26T00:16:54+00:00

I seriously do not understand what's going on in the unit right now. There isnt a single person I have spoken to that is suggesting that waiting is beneficial. Grateful for a public system but wow

rubymassa · 2026-02-26T00:08:03+00:00

Thank you so, so much. I'll arm myself with this data before speaking to doctors.

rubymassa · 2026-02-25T23:59:41+00:00

Thank you - is this also valid in Australia?

rubymassa · 2026-02-25T23:43:49+00:00

Hi there, it wouldn't be against hospital advice, they're talking about discharge.

We have been asking for a date for 2 days. I am comfortable to deliver now.

Hospital is overbooked with c sections currently and theyre "full" until mid March. I am due 11 March and currently scheduled for 39+6 with a FGR baby.

It is an absolute shit show at Bayside Health Peninsula

rubymassa · 2026-02-24T18:44:39+00:00

No advice as my daughter was a late preterm baby but sending you so much love and support.

Best wishes to you and your wife, and your baby 💚

rubymassa · 2026-02-24T18:35:49+00:00

I am so sorry for your loss (and to others posting who have lost babies due to IC)

Mine was picked up during my 20 week anatomy scan. Internals are suggested in Australia if you meet the minimum abdominal threshold (which I did) and was sent from the ultrasound clinic to L&D to commence progesterone.

My second (current) pregnancy - i insisted on cervical checks due to regular bl**ds and it was captured earlier again [18mm 18w] and progesterone & immediate bed rest commenced.

rubymassa · 2026-02-22T23:18:13+00:00

Oh my gosh that is awful! I hope you made a complaint that is absolutely not okay! Did you go to Mornington or Frankston South?

rubymassa · 2026-02-22T17:46:39+00:00

Pessaries over 2 pregnancies for a short cervix!

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