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I lost 2 pregnancies at 20 weeks. For my third pregnancy to make it to term, I had to have my cervix sewn shut.

I had two second-trimester pregnancy losses, both near the 20-week mark. In my third pregnancy, I was sent to a high-risk OB-GYN and diagnosed with cervical insufficiency. I had a cervical cerclage in ...

What is cervical cerclage? Benefits, risks, and when doctors recommend it

Cervical cerclage is a surgical procedure performed to prevent preterm birth and second-trimester pregnancy loss in women with cervical insufficiency. A stitch is placed around the cervix to prevent ...
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Innovative Laparoscopic Cervical Cerclage Technique by Dr. Greg Marchand Becomes an Essential Part of the OBGYN Core Competencies Curriculum at Rutgers University

MESA, Ariz., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Greg J. Marchand, MD, FACS, FICS, FACOG is advancing the field of obstetrics and gynecology with his groundbreaking laparoscopic cervical cerclage procedures ...
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Celebrating first Mother's Day after a fight to save Baby Violet from being born too early

Some surprises are in store for first-time mother Lucero "Luci" Hanson this Mother's Day. "The gifts are figured out," said husband Philip Hanson. 30. "The details, not yet." Violet was born Nov. 18 ...
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Cerclage Linked to Higher Newborn Survival Rate

Cerclage placement, when indicated by physical examination, significantly increases neonatal survival and extends pregnancy by an average of 33.98 days compared with expectant management, according to ...