Cervix open 6 weeks pregnant

[Wooly25]

Ok so here is my delima, I do have a doctors app on monday, but just thought I would ask if anyone else has had this happen with good news.  I have had two mc in the last year, the last one was in feb 2006, and I am a cervix checker.  Well at my last one my cervix never really closed, (ps I had a D&C last aug 2005)anyways it never closed when I was pregnant, and on sunday of the Feb mc I started bleeding the day before my app.  So I ended up mc then.  Well, for the most part my Cervix has been staying closed this time, but I checked it tonight and it's very open.  I don't have my app. till monday.  I was just wondering if anyone else has ever battled with an opening and closing cervix without bleeding and won.  I am only 6wks pregnant, almost the exact time I lost the last one.  It is so frustrating, If I lose this one I can finally get some testing done, but I think I am going to wait for awhile to get pregnant again, money is tight and this mc thing is really getting old.  I wish God would just make up his mind if he wants me to have a baby or not.  Well, I'll post again sometime soon after my app. but just was wondering.  Thanks all

[emcy2]

So sorry to hear of your miscarriages, I have been there as have other women in here and it is very disheartening and traumatic at times.
I have a friend who also checked her cervix, and she had several miscarriages, although she did go on to have a trouble free pregnancy and birth eventually, she was advised to stop checking the cervix, the checking alone can cause irritatation and encourage the cervix to contract.
Medically they dont start checking your cervix until you are in the last trimester and approaching your due date.
My advice...leave the cervix alone!
Take consolation in the fact you are able to conceive, I know it is very difficult, especially after miscarriages, but the whole pregnancy from start to finish is a waiting game.
good luck and baby dust to you
          xxx

[nanis]

I'm sorry about you m/c's I know how you feel.What I want to know is why are you checking your cervix? sorry but that sounds odd to me I suggest that you just leave it alone.I'm scared just to have sex in the first months.You should be happy about your concieving and let the dr. do their job.Dont stress,relax and enjoy.lol nanis

[mumwith#4]

How the hell do you check your cervix anyway? I would think this could quite be the reason your cervix is always opening. Do you tell your dr you do this or does he agree that this is acceptable. I mean, I know it's your body, but ????

[misseltoe]

I understand why you are checking your cervix.   I also checked mine to help conceive.  For all those that don't get checking your cervix it is another way to tell where you are in your cycle.  You do it with checking CM and charting.  Honestly, it's normal.

I'm so sorry about your losses.  I would recommend not checking your cervix after knowing you are pregnant.  It could cause infection.  It isn't really recommended that you let the doctor do a vaginal exam during the first trimester for this very reason, but most doctors seem to do them in the US.  In other countries they don't.  

I know how scary things are for you right now, especially since you are coming up on the time of your last miscarriage.  Try to hang in there.  Keep your doctor informed of everything.  Tell your doctor about your cervix being open, but I wouldn't check it anymore at this point. You do run a risk of infection which could cause a major problem.

I hope everything is OK.

[Wooly25]

Thanks everyone for you help, yes, alot of women do check their cervixes to find ovulation, but if I have clean hands, how worse could that be then having sex, or the man using his fingers (sorry tmi) but I don't really see a differnce,and they don't say to not do that when your pregnant.  Also I don't force it open, I just brush over it very lightly to see if it is open or closed. It really isn't that hard to do. But I'll hang in there its just hard not having an kids yet with a possible third mc on the way.  I am happy that I can get pregnant, but sometimes it's worse because you can't move on to adoption as easly in your mind if you know you are able to get pregnant.  So it just confuses the issue.  But I am still young and have time, I just have a feeling that things are only going to get harder the older I get, since I am having problems already.  Thanks and baby dust to all of you.

[Facere23]

I don't think the only risk to checking your cervix would be infection.  The cervix, expecially during pregnancy, is very sensitive.  It's prone to bleeding and contracting.  I don't see how any good can come of constantly checking it.  I would leave that up to the Dr.  That's what they are there for.  I can understand the practice of checking for ovulation...but once you're pregnant, the situation changes a lot.  If anything, the cervix may become irritated...which is no good either.  Good luck!  I hope everything works out for you.

[emcy2]

Just to point out to you that in pregnancy the cervix is extra sensitive, any irritation can cause bleeding, contracting or infection of the cervix.
I was actually advised not to have intercourse at all during the first trimester because of my previous miscarriages.
In fact I have not partaken in any intercourse whatsoever for the whole pregnancy!
But it is small price to pay to carry a baby full term.
best of luck to you

[Wooly25]

We also have not had intercourse, I don't know what hubby would do for a whole 9 months. lol But I will stop checking I think it only makes me more nervewrecked.  Also wether it's a good sign, I did puke today (sorry tmi) for the first time in any of my pregnancies.  So the doctor said that if you puke it means things are going pretty good.  Thanks for your support.

[misseltoe]

Anything touching the cervix can cause an infection.  Even gloved hands.  I'm not suggesting that you will get an infection, just letting you know that it can happen.  An infection at this point might cause a miscarriage.  I know you are gently touching your cervix, but shouldn't be at this point. You could easily cause spotting/bleeding which would stress you out.  You should really just leave your cervix alone as much as possible.  I bled through my entire first trimester and my doctor only did one vaginal exam.  

[kbrownhh]

When you check your cervix are you able to see it with a mirror? I had a baby 2 and 1/2 years ago and have cervical prolapse issues since delivery.  There are times when it actually hangs out of my body.  gross, I know.  My sister had the same problem and after she was done having kids had to have a hysterectomy.  Anyway, I was just wondering if you are able to see what the surface looks like as I can see mine and at times it looks a little red and patchy.  I had a normal pap 10 months ago and have my yearly in November.  I mentioned this to my doc in June when I had a miscarriage and he said the cervix will go through changes monthy, but I still have been a little concerned. I ocassionally have a little drop of blood here and there as well, but thought it might be irritated since it is so low some times.

[mrosa07]

I have the same problem as you do, but something different I never checked my cervix.  My cervix thin out and open while my pregnancies progress.  I had a M/C at 18 weeks pretty much just open and the baby came out, no pain, no signals, no nothing.  Well the next time I was pregnant I told my DR and he did a CERCLAGE at 10weeks( tide up your cervis in a simple procedure) then by week 35 he took it out and a week later I was having my daughter.  One thing be prepare to do a lot of bed rest.  I was in bed rest since week 26 to week 35, (2 weeks at home and 8 weeks at the hoispital).  The best you can do don't check your cervix your self that can cause you to loose your baby, don't have sex that can cause to the cervix to open too, and talk to your DR.  he might do a CRECLAGE at 8 weeks wish is the earlier they can do it.

Well, good luck to you and your baby

Mayra

[luvsntthere123]

WTF the woman DID NOT ask if touching the cervix will cause infections. Why is everyone so concerned with her checking her own cervix, many women everywhere do that on a regular basis and are just fine. Your vagina naturally cleanses itself of bacteria so with your own clean hands i dont see you introducing a life threating infection to your uterus. And doctors dont usually do it because they dont want the mother to blame them if a miscarriage does occur after a first trimester internal. If you dont have an answer to the QUESTION she asked why bother answering at all. If she wanted to know if she could get an infection im quite sure thats what she would have asked. Thats why I dont think using these forums is always a good idea, people are to quick to put in their own two cents! Everyonce in awhile you'll actually get a helpful person who will answer the question you asked and nothing more.