Woman Thought She Was Having Normal Pregnancies—Then She Discovers Truth
Summary
A Texas mother, Tangi Ford, experienced early cervix opening during both her pregnancies, leading to premature births. Years later, she was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a connective tissue disorder that may explain her pregnancy complications.Key Facts
- Tangi Ford had two pregnancies with early cervix dilation, causing preterm labor fears.
- Her first child was born at 36 weeks; her second child was born at 34 weeks.
- During the second pregnancy, she could not get a cervical cerclage, a surgical stitch to keep the cervix closed.
- She was later diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), which affects connective tissues like collagen.
- EDS can be related to cervical insufficiency, where the cervix opens too early in pregnancy.
- The diagnosis helped her understand her health issues better, showing doctors looked at her history as a whole.
- Both pregnancies involved significant emotional challenges and medical care like bed rest and steroid injections.
- The experience influenced her thinking about having more children.
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