38 week MW apt

Do they check your cervix? I’ve heard that it might happen but people that have told me haven’t had a baby for many years so unsure what to expect! What usually happens at the 38 week apt?

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No not as standard and I wouldn’t recommend it it’s an infection risk.

It’s usually just the standard urine/BP/co2 etc x

Not usually til 40 weeks unless you're having pains or complications. I've never had it checked before 40 weeks due to infection risk.

You can request to have a sweep from 38 weeks. Which then they should be able to tell you what's going on with your cervix anyway? For example if dilation has started or not.. There is a risk of infection yeah, but its also a method of 'induction'.

Personally for me I'd be happy for the midwife to check my cervix.. that's how they find out if you're dialating etc x

Just standard app at 38 weeks and may ask again about birth preferences.

I have booked in my first sweep at 39 weeks

No well they didn't at my appointment yesterday.
Just did all the standard checks.
My midwife discussed having the option for a sweep when I next go in at 40+3 assuming the baby hasn't already arrived.

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38 week MW apt

Do they check your cervix? I’ve heard that it might happen but people that have told me haven’t had a baby for many years so unsure what to expect! What usually happens at the 38 week apt?

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