The normal length of the cervix for women is four to five centimeters. However, during pregnancy, the cervix length decreases with the progress of the pregnancy. The further along the pregnant mother is, the shorter the cervix length. According to recent studies, the average length of the cervix in pregnant women is 3.5 centimeters at 24 weeks of gestation. If the cervix length is shorter (lesser than 2.2 centimeters), there is a high chance of preterm delivery.
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Is it safe to have 1.1 inch of cervix length at 16 weeks? Do I need cerclage or bed rest?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 28 years old. I am 16 weeks pregnant now. My cervix is closed measuring 1.1 inch. I have heard that the length is short for me. What should be the average length of the cervix at 16 weeks? My doctor prescribed me Progesterone suppository. She has not advised me for bed rest or cercla... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cervical length should be around 1.3 to 1.5 inches at 16 weeks. But some women do not have problems in pregnancy throughout the weeks even at 0.9 inch length. On ultrasound, we need to have a full bladder (means control of urination) to measure the exact length of the c... Read Full »
Why are the complications of fetus in a low head position?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 29 weeks pregnant. Yesterday, I had an ultrasound and the impressions are single live intrauterine fetus of 29 weeks gestation with posterior placenta of grade 2 maturity with adequate liquor with active fetal movements. Cervical length 1.5 inches, FHR 150 per minute, AFI 5.7 inches... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Your report is absolutely normal. The head in the current scan is low down but at this stage, the baby keeps moving around. At present, it is down and the next moment it could be up or even in breach. So, the position of the baby is not very ... Read Full »
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