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it is discovered the cause of carmens loss of pregnancy was due to an incompetent cervix. the physician charts next time carmen and her spouse are pregnant, a enter answer is recommended early in the pregnancy to prevent dilation of the cervix and another miscarriage.
An incompetent cervix is a condition where the cervix cannot hold the pregnancy and may dilate prematurely. A cervical cerclage is a surgical procedure that involves placing a stitch (suture) around the cervix to keep it closed and prevent dilation, thus reducing the risk of miscarriage.
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