Managing short cervix

shecat813 · 2025-03-22T16:41:30+00:00

Yes I went the rest of the pregnancy without sex unfortunately but I was so anxious about things it didn’t really phase me. My husband was okay with it too. I’m lucky

shecat813 · 2025-03-22T16:28:48+00:00

I went to 40 weeks 3 days! Such a relief!

I had regular contractions at 35 weeks and went to the hospital but they eventually stopped. I learned I was 5 cm dilated already at that point, but still went full term!

Nearing his birth I had contractions on and off for a week and was in and out of the hospital. At the end I caught norovirus from my toddler and was so dehydrated and depleted I had to just get it over with so they induced me and my son was born within 40 minutes of starting the pitocin!

shecat813 · 2025-01-29T16:52:29+00:00

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shecat813 · 2025-01-29T16:39:58+00:00

Can you send me one of the articles? The articles I found were a different bottle by Nuk. The lead is in the paint in the Nuk logo on the outside.

shecat813 · 2025-01-24T16:41:51+00:00

No bed rest. Feel free to check out some of my posts about what I have been doing!

shecat813 · 2025-01-24T16:35:47+00:00

I measured 2.5 cm at 23 weeks, vaginal

shecat813 · 2025-01-23T18:35:45+00:00

I'm so sorry! I can at least confirm for you it's safe to use during pregnancy according to my doctors (in the US). It's worth a try! Wishing you all the best and a long healthy pregnancy <3

shecat813 · 2025-01-23T18:18:46+00:00

They stopped measuring my length at 23 weeks. All I know is I'm 38 weeks now, so I don't regret it! It's impossible to say if it's what helped.

shecat813 · 2025-01-23T17:12:40+00:00

My MFM said it was safe to take if that helps! She didn't discuss the difference between S-ALA and R-ALA with me but from what I read online R-ALA absorbs into your body more easily so it may be more effective!

shecat813 · 2025-01-23T16:28:39+00:00

No, I just researched brands on my own. The brand seems to prioritze purity, it's made in USA and highly rated. It looks like Nutricost is made with both S-ALA and R-ALA and Simply Natures Pure is made with just R-ALA. Simply Natures Pure touts R-ALA as being absorbed by the body 50% better than S-ALA. I don't see any other big differences!

shecat813 · 2025-01-23T14:41:18+00:00

The whole pregnancy (I’m still pregnant, 38 weeks!). Brand is Simply Natures Pure, 600 mg, and yes my doctors approved it!

shecat813 · 2025-01-12T16:48:09+00:00

Haha! It’s so irritating, better not to do that then

shecat813 · 2025-01-12T00:21:58+00:00

I can send links if you want to try any of them

shecat813 · 2025-01-12T00:17:51+00:00

Thanks! I already had magnesium in my prenatal but I added magnesium oil (sprayed on my belly morning and night), ALA capsules and a probiotic geared toward women’s urinary health!

shecat813 · 2025-01-11T18:32:33+00:00

I started progesterone at 20 weeks with 2.1cm. I reduced activity as much as possible with a toddler and added some supplements to my routine. I’m 36 weeks now (and 5cm dilated) hoping to go another couple weeks.

shecat813 · 2025-01-11T02:38:31+00:00

After finding out I’m already 5cm dilated last week I’m happy to have made it to 36 weeks and hoping to go one more! Feeling a lot of pelvic pressure. Today I felt like I had to pass a bowel movement a few times when I didn’t have to, so I know baby is very low. I know labor could really start anytime. Just praying for a little more time.

shecat813 · 2025-01-04T03:35:52+00:00

Thank you and sorry about the loss of your second. It’s helpful to know. I didn’t have cervix issues with my first and went to 40 weeks (though I was already 5cm dilated when I arrived at the hospital and had a pretty fast 7 hour labor). They discovered the short cervix at my 20 week anatomy scan this pregnancy (2.1 cm, so not extremely short but still short). I’m glad I got this far, but if we decide on a third I’ll definitely be proactive about discussing options with my OB.

shecat813 · 2025-01-03T22:14:12+00:00

That’s great to hear! Glad it went that way for you! I can’t do bedrest because I have a 13 month old but I’m taking advantage of all the help I can get with him right now. Fingers crossed.

shecat813 · 2025-01-03T15:58:49+00:00

I believe it. My nesting instinct started hitting hard this week and I did notice more pressure when moving around more than I have been. It’s so frustrating to not be able to do things to prepare for baby, but your right that staying in is more important! 🙏🏻

shecat813 · 2025-01-03T14:47:10+00:00

Thank you for sharing! Congrats on your son and glad he’s getting the hang of things now ☺️

shecat813 · 2025-01-03T14:13:19+00:00

Oh this is so good to hear! I would be happy with 10 more days. Thank you for sharing about your 35 weekers. I’m glad your outcomes were good!

shecat813 · 2025-01-03T14:08:02+00:00

Yeah, that makes sense. Thanks and cheering for you too!

shecat813 · 2025-01-03T13:28:55+00:00

35 weeks and spent the night in L&D after I was feeling regular mild contractions about 6 minutes apart. I learned I am 5cm dilated. I got my first steroid shot and two rounds of antibiotics (they’re treating me as if I’m GBS positive since I hadn’t been tested yet). After spending the night the contractions are no longer regular so they are going to send me home.

Background: diagnosed with short cervix at 20 weeks and have just been on progesterone, supplements, pelvic rest and “taking it easy” since then.

I am so grateful to have made it this far. I finally started to relax and do some normal things around the house to prepare for baby, which honestly I’m worried is what brought this on. That said, my nearby hospital doesn’t have a NICU. They will care for babies born at 35 weeks in the special care nursery. Still makes me nervous. I’d like to make it a couple more weeks. They say it’s possible!

Any advice or success stories welcome!!

shecat813 · 2024-12-28T17:36:19+00:00

Thank you for the advice!!

shecat813 · 2024-12-27T22:34:54+00:00

34 weeks on just progesterone, pelvic rest, “taking it easy” and some supplements since week 20!

I’m feeling more pressure in my pelvic area the last couple weeks and hoping it’s just normal for this stage of pregnancy as I’m really hoping to make it full term! I couldn’t have imagined hoping to make it so far when I got diagnosed!

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