What is Cervical Incompetence ?

Inability of uterine cervix to retain a pregnancy in the absence of contractions, labor or both in second trimester.

How common is Cervical Incompetence ?

Cervical insufficiency is seen in 1-2 % of pregnancies, also accounts for 20 % of midtrimester pregnancy loss.

Can pregnancy loss due to cervical incompetence be prevented?

Yes, definitely. As the saying goes “A stitch in time saves nine”, timely put cervical stitch can definitely prevent pregnancy loss due to cervical incompetence.

Does incompetent cervix always cause miscarriage?

Incompetent cervix does cause miscarriages if not treated with cervical stitch on time.

What are the symptoms of cervical incompetence?

Backache, Pelvic pressure, painless cervical dilatation, water break, history of previous pre term births( 2^nd trimester)

Is normal delivery possible after cervical cerclage?

If cervical stitch is put vaginally, normal vaginal delivery is possible, provided pelvis is adequate and there is no Cephalo pelvic disproportion. If cervical stitch is put abdominally, only mode of delivery is caesarean section.