35 weeks and I’m 1cm dilated!!

I’m 34+6 and have been 3cm, 60% and station -1 since 30 weeks😅 I’m going to get another pelvic check at 37 weeks most likely and then when I go in for my c section at 39 weeks they said they will have to check me again.

I had a cervix check today too & it hurt 😞 I was kinda embarrassed feeling like I acted like a baby! I am 32 weeks 1 day

I’m 36 weeks and 3 cm dilated and 60% effaced and have been since 33 weeks. I probably won’t get another cervical check unless there’s a real reason to.

no i get you it freaked me out how deep they have to go and when she told me she felt the baby’s head i was in shocked

I've had 2 and they didn't hurt more so uncomfortable. Maybe the doctor was too rough I'd ask them to be more gentle

This must be a US thing hey I never had any checks for that in Australia until I was in labour and even then they were very reluctant to do it.

I have it tomorrow can I reject it, is it necessary? cervical check!

it’s not medically necessary and you definitely can decline! Some people just like knowing where they are at however it poses a very minimum risk of infection and can be uncomfortable so many doctors ask if you want to be checked.

it depends on who you see for prenatal care. I see midwives and they don’t do any cervical checks either!

It usually hurts less once you’re actually in labor.. your cervix starts off very high up in your vagina which means the doctor has to reach really far to check it; but once labor begins your cervix is usually much lower and easier for them to reach.

Id also decline a check this time round, it tells you very little and isn't fun. You can be 1cm for weeks and nothing happens or baby can arrive in hours. If it's more dilated than you hoped you get excited then may have a long wait or if it's less you feel 'bad' you're body isn't progressing well which isn't great. Can't see many plusses in it really