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Posted: 22 October 2007 at 7:51pm | IP Logged

A friend of mine is currently experiencing problems in her pregnancy with a cervical prolapse. I am really worried about her. She has had this problem since she was about 6 months and the consultant just keeps fobbing her off telling her not to worry. She is nearing the end of her third trimester now, and very fed up decided to surf the internet. She looked up the problem she has got and has frightened herself silly because it said that this problem can cause major complications even death to mother or baby. She has one child already and no partner, so doesn't want to be confined to a hospital bed, but is too scared to stay at home on her own.

Has anyone else had these sort of problems? The article she read from the medical journal also stated that there has only been 5 cases since the 1960'S.

Help?

Posted: 22 October 2007 at 8:26pm | IP Logged

I think that this is one of those conditions that has a huge degree of seriousness depending on how badly you have it, if you know what I mean. A good friend of mine had mild cervical prolapse during her second pregnancy, and her gp told her that this is actually very common during pregnancy because the growing uterus becomes heavier, and gravity pulls it towards the vaginal opening. She was told that it was not harmful to her or the baby, though it might sometimes cause discomfort during intercourse, and might lead to a lot of pelvic pressure during the last few months of her pregnancy. She was warned she might develop urine loss with coughing, laughing, or sneezing and was advised to do Kegel exercises (pelvic floors) while pregnant, which can strengthen the pelvic muscles.

As a more serious condition, it is quite rare and can lead to more severe problems. If she is unsure exactly what is going on, she should either ring her consultants secretary to try and speak to him again, or else go and see her GP. While the internet is a wonderful resource, sometimes it can cause more harm than good if you;'re not absolutely sure what you're looking at. I'm sure that if it was more serious, her consultant would have said how rare it is and be keeping a very close eye on her, but as she's obviously worried, I would definitely get her to go back and get some proper answers.

Posted: 12 November 2007 at 4:52pm | IP Logged

Every one is doing well! My friend is now remembering what its like to have no sleep!!! Baby Laura Jain is doing well gaining weight slowly and is very cute!!

Spent an hour cuddling her the other day, really enjoyed the nice baby smell.... then gave her back when she did a nasty baby smell!!!!

hahahaha the joys of holding some elses baby!!!

Posted: 12 November 2007 at 8:37pm | IP Logged

Congratulations to her.