Hi Alice I was trying to find a diff video of yours that popped up on my RUclips video earlier today… Can’t find it right now but Thank You so much for all of your helpful tips and information! As a woman who has had more than one miscarriage And also a very complex history of trauma- including sexual assault. So these topic videos are so very helpful. I cannot Thank You enough! My hopes for the future when I become pregnant again and (fingers crossed) be able to carry to term and face labor and birth that any and all of my providers and the team and specifically my support people will be able advocate for me. I say this to keep in mind that as history for me has shown that “in the moment” My trauma responses can and have taken me hostage and so I remind myself now that my support team need to be able to speak on my behalf for the times when I am unable to communicate.
I did not get any cervical exams. I had one in the very beginning of my pregnancy and the next one I had was when I got to the hospital to see where I was at. I don’t thing the obgyn liked how stubborn I was with being in power with my pregnancy and birth. I definitely took charge and told them what I wanted, how things were going to happen, and made sure they knew I was in charge! My body, my baby, my informed decisions! Stand firm ladies! You are the ones in charge!
After cervical exam i had bleeding and my waters broke before labour. They induced me with oxytoxin right away, even though i or my baby had no other complications. It all ended up with emergency c section coz of the heart rate of the baby. Oxytocin causes painful contractions that can lead to suffering of the baby. They didnt let me go in labour on my own. I honestly sonetimes wonder if doctors really know anything about labour.
Thank you for telling the truth! Im pregnant again 35 weeks and my doctor said she was planning to induce me at 37 by membrane stripping. Its the 2nd doctor i've been dealing with and it looks like cervical exams and membranes stripping is very common. She denies all the risks. Why inducing someone who has no problems with pregnancy though? My baby is going to be bigger than normal about 4 kg but thats not a good reason to induce someone, is it?
@@venusluv2454 I just found a migwife who helped me to give birth naturally. Its a good option for women who still want it natural. However the government is heavily regulate them now. In some countries its illegal.
Thank you so much for this! I have never advocated for my self in a medical setting. I asked my doctor the pros and cons and right there I refused my exam at 37 weeks. I told my doctor it's too early and we agreed to revisit my decision at 39 weeks.
This video was so helpful! I didn’t want a cervical exam for my doctors appointment coming up in the next couple days simply because I felt uncomfortable but wasn’t sure if saying no was something that was wise but now I have the knowledge and confidence to tell my doctor no thank you
Came to your video because I was recently seen by a regular doctor who wanted to perform a cervical exam on me at 37 weeks, and I didn’t really understand why. This is my first pregnancy and I’m getting my care from a team of midwives who do not perform any cervical exams during pregnancy. I had come to a hospital to see a doctor for side pain that I now believe is from kidney stones. Apparently they wanted to first check if I was actually in labor because “some people have really bad back labor” even though I had not had any regular contractions and I had been suffering from the pain for two days already. I felt that the exam was pointless because I would know if were in labor. I’m really glad I declined the exam. What cemented my decision was a quick Google search about cervical exams and the risk of causing water to break.
Idk if you will see this, but I’m only 28 weeks and I’ve decided to not do cervical checks. I’m going to let them know ahead of time. I have ptsd and my goal is to make myself as less traumatized as possible and these videos truly help. I’ve always wanted children but knew it was going to be so difficult… feeling like I have control over my body have helped so much.
This is what is causing me not to have children. I hear horror stories of women not having a say when it comes to choices. How do you navigate your experiences?
@@miscellaneouscell I highly recommend childbirth education. It will help you learn how to navigate the healthcare system and learn what options you have.
I wish I would have seen this video when I was having strong false labor…I’m a survivor of SA and when the doctor performed a cervix check I immediately started sobbing…I didn’t realize it would trigger me but the pain and the nurse holding my legs telling me to relax was all too much….
I'm so sorry about your experience Cat. Many SA survivors have a difficult time with cervical checks. You always have the option in labor to decline checks and I recommend all survivors let their care providers (nurses and doctors) know their history. They should provide better care when they know your history.
@@birthtoolbox thank you! I’ll be talking to her at my upcoming 38 week appointment! She looked so shocked once she was done and apologized and kept asking if I was okay and I couldn’t bring myself to say anything, or look at her or the nurse all I could do was cling to my mother who was next to me and hide my face. So my mother of course answered them for me and said “it’s her first child I don’t think she expected it” then they told her they would monitor me for two hours to make sure they weren’t consistent contractions & if there was no progress I could go home and left the room.
@@Cat-rr2xn Sending you a hug!! There really is no need for cervical checks at prenatal appointments so you should be able to skip those. And don't feel bad about saying no! You have every right to. It's your body and you have options.
I had my first cervical exam last week (35 weeks) it was very uncomfortable and pretty painful. Im still sore from it. I feel bad saying no, but im going to try and decline the next one.
Just had my first 38w5 but I asked for it. This baby #5 and I've been contracting so I wanted to make sure I wasn't starting labor... and hoping this Kickstarted it😂😂
Thank you for sharing Brea! Your story is a great example that the cervical check doesn't predict when labor will begin. Best of luck with your upcoming birth.
I had my 2nd cervical check two days ago at 38 weeks +2. Prior to the appointment I had no signs of labor or changes with my body. A student did the check and was unsure of where my cervix was (extremely uncomfortable) then my OB checked and it was a little less discomfort but he had her go back and check to make sure she understood what he was describing. I felt like a Guinea pig…3 cervical checks at one appointment was so painful I couldn’t walk right the rest of the evening. Then I had heavy bleeding the entire night and next day which I went to labor and delivery to check out. I’m 3 cm dilated but after the check my baby has noticeably dropped and I’ve had many changes in discharge including a mild odor that was not there before.. nervous that this may have induced me when I had no signs of labor prior. I am denying any more checks until it is time and I will be expressing that I do not want any students in the exams or during delivery. Any thoughts??
I'm sorry that you had to go through those 3 office checks and I completely support your desire to deny furture cervical checks. The sure signs of labor are contractions that are coming regularly and that are longer stronger and closer together. Anything before that is your body preping for labor. The mild odor might be a concern, so I would alert your OB about that. Odor can indicate an infection and it's just a good idea to check that out if it persists. I am wishing you so much luck on your labor ahead!!
I am new to your channel. Are there other procedures that are optional? Or can be done with different options? I had an attempted OB exam as a child and has scarred me. My mother has a paranoid personality and was convinced that I was being SA (I was not). Since then I have declined any kind of vaginal exam. I don't want to have children because of this reason. I am afraid of the procedures that involve child birth. I wish there was an easy answer.
This is a great question and I understand your concerns. All procedures should require your consent, including a cervical exam. Choosing a care provider that understands your previous experiences and fears will be important to receiving the care that you need. I would interview midwives and share your story. It might take a bit of work to find someone respectful, but they are out there!
Does the cervical and Pelvic exams differ in being required? My husband and I are both very uncomfortable of the thought of both if it's before labor. My current (hospital) midwife is saying that it is a requirement and if we don't consent we have to sign a liability paper saying we refuse care from them!
Hello Mo. Great question. Cervical exam and pelvic exam are the same things. Is your midwife requiring cervical exams before labor, during labor or both? Also, if you sign the paper, what does that mean? I don't believe they will withhold care.
Alice Turner so well thank you 😊They didn’t put any fingers . They just felt the belly from outside and told me the baby’s head is down now . Guess it’s down sighted different here in the U.K. .
Thank you for the helpful video! I'm 38 weeks pregnant and have been declining cervical exams for the past three appointments. My OB and nurses want and encourage me strongly to get checked, but I really felt no need. (infection, emotional discouragement with number, possible water breaking) Also my OB and all of her nurses have long fake nails and I DO NOT feel comfortable with their fingers inserted!! I don't want to be rude to my OB who will be receiving my baby, but she really really wants me to get checked and pressures me to do so.. Do you have any advice on how I can wisely decline or get male OB with short nails if cervical exam is necessary for ANY medical reasons during my 39, 40 weeks cervical exams?
Your reasons for not wanting to get checked are extremely valid. I can totally understand the hesitation with long nails as well. Yikes! My main advice for you is to stand your ground. You are the customer here. Cervical exams are not necessary prior to labor. They just ARE NOT. I would just say, I appreciate the offer for the exam, but I would like to decline. If they keep asking, just keep repeating that same phrase "I appreciate the offer, but I would like to decline". This is your body and you have every right to make this choice. I'm proud of you for making your preferences heard!! *You got this Catherine.*
Hi Alice, I just came to see this video where I just returned back home from health provider that I will take the cervical exam next week. This is my second pregnancy; my first was born through CS so they now wanted to see and decide if I am able to go through labor? How do see this please I am in the middle of stress because I felt the procedure painful.
The results of your cervical exam should not influence the decision of whether you should go into labor or not. I am sorry if that is what your care provider is saying.
I’ve declined so far but will get one at 39+4. If I’m going to schedule an induction around 41 weeks, I want to know if I have any dilation/effacement. Also been having what I think is prodromal labor and want to see if I’ve dilated at all.
Hi there, I’m 40 weeks +2 in my first pregnancy with a baby boy. My OB said if the baby doesn’t come by 41 weeks, which is next Monday, 4/4, she will have to send me to the hospital to be induced. I was able to get away with 1 cervical check before finding out that I didn’t have to consent to them, and then today I ended up having one done by my OB, which made me cry because it was so uncomfortable and painful and I found out I was 3cm dilated. After being monitored by her for my baby’s fetal heart rate and contractions, she said I had contractions every 6-8 minutes, but I couldn’t recognize that until she told me one was coming and it felt like a slight pinch and baby moving. Afterwards, she has me sent to Labor and Delivery to be monitored and tested further to see if my contractions were progressing or not. I was there for 2 hours, had 2 more cervical checks done (i dreaded them), but the last one was a tiny bit better because the doctor took her time and told me what she was doing before she did it…and ultimately, stated that it there wasn’t much progress and I was sent home. I’m praying to God the baby comes before next Monday and hope to have a short labor and delivery because those cervical checks are Horrible! If you have any advice to give, please share. Thanks and God bless you.
Renee you are so strong! Tell your nurse that you want minimal cervical checks and that is your choice. You are going to meet your baby soon. You have got this!!
@@birthtoolbox thanks,my wife has vaginismus ,she wud always refuse physical exams n got rude comments from docs n often in tears ...thanks for reassuring hv a nice day,here it's 20.50 nite lol... vaginismus
I just had my 33 week appointment today and my doctor said my strep b test will be next appointment and so will a cervical exam. I said how I’m going to be declining all cervical exams until I’m in labor and he really wants to do one before. I’ve done enough research to know that they are not necessary before hand. I don’t want to be “that patient” and have him not like me the rest of the time because I won’t get one, but I’m pretty adamant on not getting one. Also I have heard before that women can swab themselves for the strep B test, and when I said I’d prefer to do it myself he said absolutely not and that it’s stupid of a care provider to allow someone to do it themselves since it needs to be done correctly. Ugh. Why are there differing opinions on things like this?
I know Breanna! The differences in care that you get from provider to provider is frustrating. I wouldn't worry about your provider not liking you. Clearly, he isn't too worried about you not liking him! Your choices matter!
i have internal exam at 38 weeks n 3 days .. my midwife give cervix stretch that is really painful... at night i have brown discharge ... that was my mucus plug or due to stretching blood come out???
If it was thick mucus then I would guess your mucus plug, if thin discharge then probably due to the stretch. Either way it was likely a result of the stretching of your cervix.
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Hi Alice
I was trying to find a diff video of yours that popped up on my RUclips video earlier today…
Can’t find it right now but Thank You so much for all of your helpful tips and information!
As a woman who has had more than one miscarriage And also a very complex history of trauma- including sexual assault.
So these topic videos are so very helpful.
I cannot Thank You enough!
My hopes for the future when I become pregnant again and (fingers crossed) be able to carry to term and face labor and birth that any and all of my providers and the team and specifically my support people will be able advocate for me.
I say this to keep in mind that as history for me has shown that “in the moment”
My trauma responses can and have taken me hostage and so I remind myself now that my support team need to be able to speak on my behalf for the times when I am unable to communicate.
I did not get any cervical exams. I had one in the very beginning of my pregnancy and the next one I had was when I got to the hospital to see where I was at.
I don’t thing the obgyn liked how stubborn I was with being in power with my pregnancy and birth. I definitely took charge and told them what I wanted, how things were going to happen, and made sure they knew I was in charge! My body, my baby, my informed decisions!
Stand firm ladies! You are the ones in charge!
Love your story Elise! Excellent message!!
Wish I had your balls of steel. I said no today to the exam but my OB pushed the issue. I feel so disappointed with myself for giving in.
@@mzperlz just seeing this comment! Don’t be disappointed in yourself, it is so hard!!!
Thank you so much for the encouragement.
Wait I’m confused so you did or didn’t get cervical exams?
After cervical exam i had bleeding and my waters broke before labour. They induced me with oxytoxin right away, even though i or my baby had no other complications. It all ended up with emergency c section coz of the heart rate of the baby. Oxytocin causes painful contractions that can lead to suffering of the baby. They didnt let me go in labour on my own.
I honestly sonetimes wonder if doctors really know anything about labour.
Thank you for sharing your experience Baby Avenger. It is a risk of cervical exams that water will break and many people don't know about this risk.
Thank you for telling the truth! Im pregnant again 35 weeks and my doctor said she was planning to induce me at 37 by membrane stripping. Its the 2nd doctor i've been dealing with and it looks like cervical exams and membranes stripping is very common. She denies all the risks. Why inducing someone who has no problems with pregnancy though? My baby is going to be bigger than normal about 4 kg but thats not a good reason to induce someone, is it?
Have you asked for your options?
It’s a business and rush what’s supposed to be natural
@@venusluv2454 I just found a migwife who helped me to give birth naturally. Its a good option for women who still want it natural. However the government is heavily regulate them now. In some countries its illegal.
Thank you so much for this! I have never advocated for my self in a medical setting. I asked my doctor the pros and cons and right there I refused my exam at 37 weeks. I told my doctor it's too early and we agreed to revisit my decision at 39 weeks.
LOVE IT DIANA!!! Great work advocating for yourself. You are setting yourself to be able to continue this during labor and birth. Proud of you!
This video was so helpful! I didn’t want a cervical exam for my doctors appointment coming up in the next couple days simply because I felt uncomfortable but wasn’t sure if saying no was something that was wise but now I have the knowledge and confidence to tell my doctor no thank you
Hooray Eyanna!!! You can do it!!
@@birthtoolbox hi I have a question is 36 weeks consider 9 month of pregnancy or 8 months pregnant..I’m new to your Channel :)
@@maryankabiri5272 I’m sorry I missed this question! 36 weeks is near term or 8 months.
I was told that legally cervical exam has to be done starting at 36 weeks 🤔
@@Brooklyn_baddiex3 That doesn’t even sound right… what would they do stop seeing you?
Came to your video because I was recently seen by a regular doctor who wanted to perform a cervical exam on me at 37 weeks, and I didn’t really understand why. This is my first pregnancy and I’m getting my care from a team of midwives who do not perform any cervical exams during pregnancy. I had come to a hospital to see a doctor for side pain that I now believe is from kidney stones. Apparently they wanted to first check if I was actually in labor because “some people have really bad back labor” even though I had not had any regular contractions and I had been suffering from the pain for two days already. I felt that the exam was pointless because I would know if were in labor. I’m really glad I declined the exam. What cemented my decision was a quick Google search about cervical exams and the risk of causing water to break.
Good job Jessica!! Proud of you for making a choice that was right for you. I hope the side pain subsides!
Idk if you will see this, but I’m only 28 weeks and I’ve decided to not do cervical checks. I’m going to let them know ahead of time. I have ptsd and my goal is to make myself as less traumatized as possible and these videos truly help. I’ve always wanted children but knew it was going to be so difficult… feeling like I have control over my body have helped so much.
Excellent Ashley!!! You do have options and letting them know ahead over time is the best idea. ❤️
This is what is causing me not to have children. I hear horror stories of women not having a say when it comes to choices. How do you navigate your experiences?
@@miscellaneouscell I highly recommend childbirth education. It will help you learn how to navigate the healthcare system and learn what options you have.
I wish I would have seen this video when I was having strong false labor…I’m a survivor of SA and when the doctor performed a cervix check I immediately started sobbing…I didn’t realize it would trigger me but the pain and the nurse holding my legs telling me to relax was all too much….
I'm so sorry about your experience Cat. Many SA survivors have a difficult time with cervical checks. You always have the option in labor to decline checks and I recommend all survivors let their care providers (nurses and doctors) know their history. They should provide better care when they know your history.
@@birthtoolbox thank you! I’ll be talking to her at my upcoming 38 week appointment! She looked so shocked once she was done and apologized and kept asking if I was okay and I couldn’t bring myself to say anything, or look at her or the nurse all I could do was cling to my mother who was next to me and hide my face. So my mother of course answered them for me and said “it’s her first child I don’t think she expected it” then they told her they would monitor me for two hours to make sure they weren’t consistent contractions & if there was no progress I could go home and left the room.
@@Cat-rr2xn Sending you a hug!! There really is no need for cervical checks at prenatal appointments so you should be able to skip those. And don't feel bad about saying no! You have every right to. It's your body and you have options.
These are super helpful! Some of the most helpful videos I’ve watched. Keep it up! We need more voices like yours
I'm so glad that the videos are helpful. That is my mission. I so appreciate you taking the time to post a comment and let me know Elizabeth.
I had my first cervical exam last week (35 weeks) it was very uncomfortable and pretty painful. Im still sore from it. I feel bad saying no, but im going to try and decline the next one.
Please don't feel bad. This is your body and your experience!
Definitely tell them No, thank you. It's about protecting your body and baby.
I declined all cervical exams at my OB appointments except for at my 40 week OB appointment when I felt comfortable enough for one cervical exam
Good work advocating for yourself
@@birthtoolbox I was terrified for the one I allowed it hurt a bit and was really uncomfortable
I wish I knew I could decline! I got one yesterday It was so uncomfortable and painful 😣
Just had my first 38w5 but I asked for it. This baby #5 and I've been contracting so I wanted to make sure I wasn't starting labor... and hoping this Kickstarted it😂😂
@@sarahbast2075 Yes, totally up to you!
At my cervical check two weeks ago I was 2cm dilated and 50 percent effaced, still waiting.
Thank you for sharing Brea! Your story is a great example that the cervical check doesn't predict when labor will begin. Best of luck with your upcoming birth.
I had my 2nd cervical check two days ago at 38 weeks +2. Prior to the appointment I had no signs of labor or changes with my body. A student did the check and was unsure of where my cervix was (extremely uncomfortable) then my OB checked and it was a little less discomfort but he had her go back and check to make sure she understood what he was describing. I felt like a Guinea pig…3 cervical checks at one appointment was so painful I couldn’t walk right the rest of the evening. Then I had heavy bleeding the entire night and next day which I went to labor and delivery to check out. I’m 3 cm dilated but after the check my baby has noticeably dropped and I’ve had many changes in discharge including a mild odor that was not there before.. nervous that this may have induced me when I had no signs of labor prior. I am denying any more checks until it is time and I will be expressing that I do not want any students in the exams or during delivery. Any thoughts??
I'm sorry that you had to go through those 3 office checks and I completely support your desire to deny furture cervical checks. The sure signs of labor are contractions that are coming regularly and that are longer stronger and closer together. Anything before that is your body preping for labor. The mild odor might be a concern, so I would alert your OB about that. Odor can indicate an infection and it's just a good idea to check that out if it persists.
I am wishing you so much luck on your labor ahead!!
I am new to your channel. Are there other procedures that are optional? Or can be done with different options? I had an attempted OB exam as a child and has scarred me. My mother has a paranoid personality and was convinced that I was being SA (I was not). Since then I have declined any kind of vaginal exam. I don't want to have children because of this reason. I am afraid of the procedures that involve child birth. I wish there was an easy answer.
This is a great question and I understand your concerns. All procedures should require your consent, including a cervical exam. Choosing a care provider that understands your previous experiences and fears will be important to receiving the care that you need. I would interview midwives and share your story. It might take a bit of work to find someone respectful, but they are out there!
Does the cervical and Pelvic exams differ in being required? My husband and I are both very uncomfortable of the thought of both if it's before labor. My current (hospital) midwife is saying that it is a requirement and if we don't consent we have to sign a liability paper saying we refuse care from them!
Hello Mo. Great question. Cervical exam and pelvic exam are the same things. Is your midwife requiring cervical exams before labor, during labor or both? Also, if you sign the paper, what does that mean? I don't believe they will withhold care.
Thought it was interesting that I never had one all of pregnancy until in labor and being 7cm already
That is uncommon for most people, but really nice...right?
Can denying prevent me from being able to get a epidural?
Denying an exam in a prenatal meeting should have no impact on getting an epidural in labor.
I'm refusing cervical checks by not taking my pants off. The state of Georgia says I have the right to refuse so I will.
Great strategy!
Awesome video.Just what I was thinking.Cervical exams are so painful.
They are! I'm glad that you found this video too.
Thank you l was dreading the fingers being inserted. Have my 36 appointment in 2 days
You absolutely have options!
How did it go?
Alice Turner so well thank you 😊They didn’t put any fingers . They just felt the belly from outside and told me the baby’s head is down now . Guess it’s down sighted different here in the U.K. .
The gbs test was also painful😢 but at least came back negative
Oh shoot, that one should be fairly painless. I’m sorry your was painful. ❤️
Thank you for the helpful video! I'm 38 weeks pregnant and have been declining cervical exams for the past three appointments. My OB and nurses want and encourage me strongly to get checked, but I really felt no need. (infection, emotional discouragement with number, possible water breaking) Also my OB and all of her nurses have long fake nails and I DO NOT feel comfortable with their fingers inserted!! I don't want to be rude to my OB who will be receiving my baby, but she really really wants me to get checked and pressures me to do so.. Do you have any advice on how I can wisely decline or get male OB with short nails if cervical exam is necessary for ANY medical reasons during my 39, 40 weeks cervical exams?
Your reasons for not wanting to get checked are extremely valid. I can totally understand the hesitation with long nails as well. Yikes! My main advice for you is to stand your ground. You are the customer here. Cervical exams are not necessary prior to labor. They just ARE NOT. I would just say, I appreciate the offer for the exam, but I would like to decline. If they keep asking, just keep repeating that same phrase "I appreciate the offer, but I would like to decline". This is your body and you have every right to make this choice. I'm proud of you for making your preferences heard!! *You got this Catherine.*
just stand your ground you have a right to say no
Thanks Alice. Very helpful points :)
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Alice, I just came to see this video where I just returned back home from health provider that I will take the cervical exam next week. This is my second pregnancy; my first was born through CS so they now wanted to see and decide if I am able to go through labor? How do see this please I am in the middle of stress because I felt the procedure painful.
The results of your cervical exam should not influence the decision of whether you should go into labor or not. I am sorry if that is what your care provider is saying.
I’ve declined so far but will get one at 39+4. If I’m going to schedule an induction around 41 weeks, I want to know if I have any dilation/effacement. Also been having what I think is prodromal labor and want to see if I’ve dilated at all.
Great plan! I’m all about you making the choice for yourself.
I love this 💗
Thank you Dalal! I hope you find it useful.
What happens if you are a day or two before labor and the doctor tells you if you don't comply the hospital will not be liable for complications?
Not having your cervix checked isn’t necessary for birth. This doesn’t seem like a scenario that would happen.
@@birthtoolbox it did and we were very unhappy about it. He took advantage of our naiveness.
Hi there, I’m 40 weeks +2 in my first pregnancy with a baby boy. My OB said if the baby doesn’t come by 41 weeks, which is next Monday, 4/4, she will have to send me to the hospital to be induced. I was able to get away with 1 cervical check before finding out that I didn’t have to consent to them, and then today I ended up having one done by my OB, which made me cry because it was so uncomfortable and painful and I found out I was 3cm dilated. After being monitored by her for my baby’s fetal heart rate and contractions, she said I had contractions every 6-8 minutes, but I couldn’t recognize that until she told me one was coming and it felt like a slight pinch and baby moving.
Afterwards, she has me sent to Labor and Delivery to be monitored and tested further to see if my contractions were progressing or not. I was there for 2 hours, had 2 more cervical checks done (i dreaded them), but the last one was a tiny bit better because the doctor took her time and told me what she was doing before she did it…and ultimately, stated that it there wasn’t much progress and I was sent home. I’m praying to God the baby comes before next Monday and hope to have a short labor and delivery because those cervical checks are Horrible! If you have any advice to give, please share. Thanks and God bless you.
Renee you are so strong! Tell your nurse that you want minimal cervical checks and that is your choice. You are going to meet your baby soon. You have got this!!
Thinking of you Renee! I hope you have your baby in your arms now or soon.
My wife is scared of these exams n she wondered hw she cud give birth but after listening to u it eased us,so well explained..thanks
Happy to help!! I wish you and your wife all the best for your upcoming birth.
@@birthtoolbox thanks,my wife has vaginismus ,she wud always refuse physical exams n got rude comments from docs n often
in tears ...thanks for reassuring hv a nice day,here it's 20.50 nite lol...
vaginismus
Is there any way to tell how far Iam without cervix check during labor
Not accurately. Some providers will hold off on cervical checks and just wait for an urge to push.
Thanks a lot
Thank you so much ,,, 🙏
You are welcome!
Can you be dilated at 2 to 3 cm for more than two weeks?
Yes, you definitely can!
I was 3 cm for 9 weeks!!
Unessacery.
They are unnecessary!
*palpating
👍
I just had my 33 week appointment today and my doctor said my strep b test will be next appointment and so will a cervical exam. I said how I’m going to be declining all cervical exams until I’m in labor and he really wants to do one before. I’ve done enough research to know that they are not necessary before hand. I don’t want to be “that patient” and have him not like me the rest of the time because I won’t get one, but I’m pretty adamant on not getting one. Also I have heard before that women can swab themselves for the strep B test, and when I said I’d prefer to do it myself he said absolutely not and that it’s stupid of a care provider to allow someone to do it themselves since it needs to be done correctly. Ugh. Why are there differing opinions on things like this?
I know Breanna! The differences in care that you get from provider to provider is frustrating. I wouldn't worry about your provider not liking you. Clearly, he isn't too worried about you not liking him! Your choices matter!
a male doctor sounds like he wants a look at your bits of course you can do the swab yourself
What if I'm 6cm how long can i stay dilated like this
With no contractions or water broke
Days! That’s uncommon, but can happen.
i have internal exam at 38 weeks n 3 days .. my midwife give cervix stretch that is really painful... at night i have brown discharge ... that was my mucus plug or due to stretching blood come out???
If it was thick mucus then I would guess your mucus plug, if thin discharge then probably due to the stretch. Either way it was likely a result of the stretching of your cervix.
Alice Turner thank you 👍🏻
You had normal delivery or c secton?after cervix stretch when did u deliver ur baby...
Sowmya Sethu
it was normal delivery but induced method as i havnt feel strong pain after water broke ....
now my little baby girl grow to 6 months
no internal exams are performed during pregnancy in the UK or at the post natal check it seems Americans are obsessed with them
You are right!!
Here in Trinidad, they do them a lot during labour from what I've heard!! Like every hour!!!😑😑😑
Then why does my NHS app tell me that I need to state preferences for internal exams and ask me to be aware of them?
Scotland, for reference.