A pregnant woman is being discharged from the hospital after placement of a cerclage because of a history of recurrent pregnancy loss secondary to an incompetent cervix. Discharge teaching should emphasize that:

It is normal to have a thick, white discharge after placement of the cerclage.

She will need to make arrangements for care at home, because her activity level will be restricted.

The presence of any uterine cramping or low backache may indicate preterm labor and should be reported.

She will be scheduled for a cesarean birth.