Holding a pregnancy to term after repeated mid-pregnancy losses

Three previous spontaneous mid-trimester pregnancy losses were highly suggestive of cervical insufficiency.

A cervical cerclage was placed early in the pregnancy, with progesterone support, treatment of infections when clinically indicated, and very close antenatal follow-up with cervical and fetal assessment.

The pregnancy was successfully prolonged to 38 weeks, followed by the delivery of a healthy baby boy. They named him Zaid.

A healthy baby boy at 38 weeks — Zaid

Shared with the family’s permission. Names are withheld for privacy.