I Never Knew a Stitch Could Save a Pregnancy — Until I Learned About Cervical Cerclage in India

I remember chatting with a friend over tea when she quietly shared her story of losing a pregnancy at just 18 weeks. No pain, no warning — just devastating silence. Later, her doctor said her cervix had opened too early. I’d never heard of something like that before. That’s when I stumbled upon the concept of a cervical stitch — and honestly, it’s something every expecting parent should know about.

A cervical stitch (or cervical cerclage) is a small but powerful procedure where doctors place sutures in the cervix to help it stay closed during pregnancy. It’s used mostly for women who have cervical insufficiency — meaning their cervix opens too soon under the weight of the growing baby. The idea is simple, but the impact is life-changing.

The cost in India is surprisingly affordable — between ₹15,000 and ₹35,000 — especially compared to many other countries. There’s a great overview that breaks down everything: cost, types of procedures, and what to expect. It’s from AskDocDoc, and you can check it out here:
https://askdocdoc.com/articles/739-comprehensive-guide-to-cervical-stitch-cost-and-procedure-in-india

What really made this topic hit home was how many real people have shared their stories online. I saw an Instagram post that used illustrations to explain exactly how the stitch works — super helpful for visual learners like me:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DMX_wh2IMPj/

On LinkedIn, there was a recent post explaining how more hospitals across India are now offering this procedure — even outside the big cities:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/askdocdoc_cervical-stitch-procedures-in-india-offer-activity-7353084181167394816-vlY3

But beyond the numbers and medical talk, it’s the personal experiences that stay with you. One woman on Pinterest shared her journey from losing two pregnancies to finally carrying to term after getting a cervical stitch:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/928445279436245209

I also came across a Threads post where someone detailed their recovery — from surgery to resuming everyday life. It was honest and calming to read:
https://www.threads.com/@askdocdoc/post/DMX_wj8BNt-

There’s even a tweet from a doctor explaining the early warning signs to watch out for — like pelvic pressure or spotting during the second trimester. It’s short, but super important:
https://twitter.com/AskDoctors24/status/1947318407235330416

And of course, Facebook groups are buzzing with discussions from women who’ve gone through it. One post I read had dozens of comments on what recovery was really like — both the physical and emotional parts:
https://www.facebook.com/122099392514743210/posts/122133970214743210

So why am I sharing all this? Because it’s one of those things most of us don’t learn about until it’s too late. And that needs to change. If even one person learns about cervical cerclage early — or asks their doctor about it just in case — this post was worth it.