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Incompetent Cervix
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the condition?
If a woman has no history of an incompetent cervix, it usually cannot be prevented. After the diagnosis is made, treatment is available for future pregnancies.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
The long-term effects of an incompetent cervix are premature labor and miscarriage with each pregnancy. The emotional suffering after one or more miscarriages can be severe. Treatment is often successful in allowing full-term pregnancy and normal delivery.
What are the risks to others?
An incompetent cervix is not contagious and poses risks only to the mother and baby.