Incompetent cervix is a relatively rare complication early in pregnancy. Treatment for an incompetent cervix is usually surgical. The weak cervix is reinforced with a suture that sews the cervix shut. If this is your first pregnancy, there is no way you can know whether you have an incompetent cervix. If you have had problems in the past or have had premature deliveries and have been told you might have an incompetent cervix, share this important information with your doctor.
Many pregnant women share a common concern related to eating out.
Trish called my office because she wanted to know if she should avoid certain types of food, such as Mexican, Vietnamese, Thai or Greek food, when dining out. She was concerned that spicy foods could be harmful to her baby or her pregnancy. I told her it's OK to eat out, but she might find certain foods wouldn't agree with her. And of course, if you don't do well eating certain foods anyway, it doesn't make a lot of sense to go out and eat those foods frequently during pregnancy. The best types of food to eat at restaurants are those you tolerate well at home.