#asktheexpert Hii Doctor On Thursday I am going for cervix stich needed to know do they are going to give general anaesthesia and how long will that last and they put catheter till how long

A. We will use an anaesthetic (2% heavy prilocaine) that will keep you numb for up to an hour, and we expect it to have completely worn off within 2 hours. If you have any concerns tell your midwife. A small number of women are recommended to have a GA (general anaesthetic) for cervical cerclage.