Successful treatment with home care during the second half of a twin pregnancy complicated by a short cervix: A case report
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https://doi.org/10.15419/bmrat.v5i02.419Keywords:
Cervical cerclage, Cervix disorders, Home care, PregnancyAbstract
Introduction: Twin pregnancies are associated with a risk of premature delivery.
Case presentation: A 34-year-old primiparous female patient with twin pregnancy presented in the 26th week of pregnancy with a cervical length of 11 mm, with prolapse of membranes. The patient received specialized bed rest and support, and the pregnancy was successfully completed at 36 weeks and 5 days.
Conclusion: In the second half of the pregnancy, due to the risk of emergency cervical cerclage, expectant management seems an appropriate and safe approach.
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