When internal exams start

tracyanna · June 2010

I am blanking on when my doctor started doing internal exams with DD -- how far along were you when your doctor started doing internal checks for dilation and effacing?

fbonynge · June 2010

Mine is going to start at the next appointment so 36 and 1/2 weeks.

sarahbear · June 2010

I'm refusing all internals, but my office offers them if you request starting at 37 weeks.

ashlee1120 · June 2010

36 weeks

UkieBabe · June 2010

Technically there is no reason to do them before labor unless a problem is suspected, but 37 weeks is a common starting point for OBs. With many MWs you wont get any unless you want them. It's up to you really.