Cervix exams

Mine checked at 37 weeks

Mine is starting tomorrow 38 weeks

Mine is tomorrow and I’m 40 weeks +2 days

With my previous its always been when I have been 40 weeks exactly or just after.

You don't ever have to get checks if you don't want them. I think I got my first one at 38 weeks, but it didn't help at all. They thought I could go any day based on that exam. I was 40+2 when I went into labor. 😒

We will check at 37 and start stripping if needed. My car pain tunnels are killing me

When at the hospital.

They started doing it at around 30 for me. I’m high risk.. they old did it once to make sure I wasn’t dilating

My midwife said she wouldn’t give me one unless I’d like to have one because it’s not necessary unless baby is over due or you’re in labor. Plus they can kinda hurt when your cervix is super soft and my vulva is swollen and tender. So we’re just letting it go till labor starts. My 35 week ultrasound did show effacement, and I’m approaching 37 weeks now.

Don’t do it unless you feel there’s movement/pressure giving you reason to believe you might be giving birth soon. The check is highly uncomfortable. I had the option to get it at 38 wks, but I had no reason to so I waited. At 39 I felt a lot going on and had a check. I was 1 cm. Went into labor 4 days later. The check is ugh 😣 do not recommend it.

I opted out of all cervical exams. I was check right when I felt the desire to push and I was 10 cm when she checked.

38

I had it checked at 37 and 39 weeks

During labor, I asked at 36 weeks or so and he said too soon.

38+6 was my first internal check 😊 I think they usually offer after sort of 37-38 weeks. X

36 weeks

At my 39 week appointment 1 day before due date and ended up having induction that day due to baby size 4.3 kgs/9.5 lbs. Makes zero sense to be checked for dilation unless there is a concern or you are having signs of labor or at hospital getting induction. Seems it makes women paranoid "omg im 37 weeks and not dilated at all". Well you are not supposed to be, and when labor starts you can go from 0 to 10cm in less than 24 hrs. And you will feel the labor...baby will not just fall out of you.

Never and not even in labour (my baby came very fast they didn't have time to do it)
Tbh during pregnancy I would refuse it if I was to have a 2nd it creates a risk of infection

I am not having it checked until later this week (40 weeks). My doctor said it’s unnecessary and just causes discomfort and there’s no point if you’re not having any labor signs of contractions so I have waited! But I’m sure they’ll check this week and next and then go from there. You can most def decline!

I am 40+2 and not had anything internal. My last appointment was at 39+6 and midwife she won’t do anything to low risk ladies before 40 weeks but she would happily try for a sweep at my 41 week appointment. She wanted me to go away research it before she did anything to make sure it’s what I wanted and gave me some recommendations.
I think a lot of midwives prefer as little intervention and faffing as possible if you’re low risk xx

Never

37 weeks, was induced at 38, at which point I think everyone stuck there fingers in my lady bits at least once a day!

36 weeks

They offered it to me starting at 37 weeks and I didn't know anything about it so I said yes, but I will likely refuse another one until there's a better reason

I had to ask to have my cervix checked, it's not routine at my OB, my first check was at 39 weeks because I went in to L&D because of patterned contractions.

I was going to start to get offered for my twin pregnancy past my anatomy scan as it was only routine to do it in the latter half of pregnancy. I wish I had asked sooner as I lost my twins AT 20+4, just this past Wednesday to incompetent cervix. No symptoms, no warning, we just happened to catch it at our anatomy scan and by that point it was too late.

36 onwards

They offered it starting at 36 weeks but it's optional and doesn't really tell you anything. It's so uncomfortable and your cervix can open and close all day if it felt like it or stay the same for weeks.

my doctor asked me at 36 weeks if i would like her to check my cervix

This has been disproven as a reliable indicator of labor onset. Plus it carries a slight risk of infection and discomfort for the mother. My OB practice doesn't even do it anymore because there is no need/point until you are already in active labor.

Never with either pregnancy

Never, didn’t even know they did this

Can I ask something dumb? A doctor “checking your cervix” is that the same thing as doing a sweep? Or is that two different things

I was told she will do it at 35 weeks skip 36 and 37 (unless I request it) and check again at 38.

I will decline it this pregnancy. It’s super uncomfortable ughh! I was 36 to 38 weeks.

I got this done last week at 36 weeks. Then it felt like I had uti for 2 days (burning when peeing). Then I remembered the same thing happened with my last pregnancy. I think I will skip it from here on out.

Not opting for this at all, as it gives you no idea what’s going on and is invasive for no reason. People can keep their fingers out of my vagina thank you, unless it’s absolutely necessary.

Never

I didn't get checked with my last until I was in labour, and then I only got checked twice. I was in early labour for 7 days so I got checked on day 3, and then I got checked once when my midwife got to me during active labour

Ah, not until the appointment where I was induced.

Sometimes a midwife will offer a stretch and sweep at 40 weeks, which would involve an exam. There's no reason to do it earlier.

i got checked for the first time at 38 weeks, they don’t do checks unless you’re coming in when you’re in labor or you ask, i wanted to know if anything was happening so i requested to be checked

Never got offered one

I’ve had 2 babies, born at 39w and 39w3d and I never had a cervical check. I won’t with this baby either. There is absolutely zero need in most cases and any progress/lack thereof can be very misleading. But of course ask your provider if this is something you want.

They should check it at 20-24 weeks through ultrasound. Usually they don't say anything if it's long and closed. I lost a baby at 21 weeks because the doctor didn't check it at all and I later was diagnosed with incompetent cervix when they checked it at 20 weeks with my next pregnancy.

I never got a cervical exam until I was 10 cm dilated lol and actively pushing. It was part of my birth plan to be checked as little as possible if it wasn't medically necessary, but I know freestanding birth centers operate a little differently than hospitals.

36 weeks checked and I was already 4cm dilated- did a sweep then too. The sweep didn’t work. Got checked again at 38 weeks and I was still 4cm. Got induced on my due date-came I’m still at 4cm-broke my water and started pitocin. Then labored for 4 hours and pushed for less than 20 :)

36 weeks but only because my blood pressure was concerning. Then at 39 and 40 weeks

I got one at 39 weeks but only because I asked for one because I was curious

I pass my due date which was on July 6 and went for my doctor appointment 2 days later. She checked me with her finger and said I was still closed. I don't why I'm still closed or not even dilating yet. I'm getting so frustrated and impatient with this entire pregnancy.😢😢

Got mine checked last Friday for the first time I’m 38 wks.. so prob 38-40 they asked if I wanted one at 37 I said no