Cervical insufficiency (also referred to as cervical incompetence), is the premature dilation of the cervix without pain or contractions, before the baby has reached full term. This may be associated with a short cervix as measured by ultrasound, or a past history of a spontaneous pregnancy loss during the second trimester that was not accompanied by contractions, pain or bleeding. You may be a candidate for a procedure known as 'cerclage' which is a stitch that is placed in the cervix to help keep it closed. Medication like progesterone may also be recommended and can be determined in consultation with a perinatologist (high risk OB specialist).
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