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Cervical Cerclage to Prevent Preterm Delivery
Surgical cerclage:
- Is not used when a pregnant woman has vaginal bleeding or uterine contractions or if her membranes have ruptured early.
- Requires that stitches be taken out of the cervix before labor begins. Sometimes this is necessary on an emergency basis when labor starts suddenly.
- May require a cesarean section for delivery of the baby.
If you have a cervical cerclage in place, talk to your doctor about whether you can have intercourse.
Complete the surgery information form (PDF) 
(What is a PDF document?) to help you prepare for this surgery.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: January 10, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine William Gilbert, MD - Maternal and Fetal Medicine | |
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