When do cervical checks usually start?

VAannie

Just want to be mentally prepared. 

icyblueeyez19

my ob doesnt start doing them until late in the third tri. dont know what week exactly.

Princess_Lily

The very first for me, was when I told them I think I might be in early labor.

johnsoar

My first was at 36 weeks and then it was optional to do them weekly after that.

mrsolsenk12

I am high risk so I have been having them since 14 weeks. I think in a normal pregnancy they start around the end of the 2nd tri. They are not that bad and pretty quick. It is neat to see what your cervix looks like.

TheBrowns

I think they started checking me at 36 weeks last time. I might hold off until later this time around if everything is normal- they are not fun! Plus, i was dilated to a 3 for 4 weeks so I don't think they really determine anything either.

VAannie

mrsolsenk12:

I am high risk so I have been having them since 14 weeks. I think in a normal pregnancy they start around the end of the 2nd tri. They are not that bad and pretty quick. It is neat to see what your cervix looks like.

Whoa, hold up.  You SEE your cervix?  You must have an u/s.  I thought the regular cervical checks were more, ahem, manual.

Mrs.Kent

With my 1st pregnancy, they started at 36 weeks and continued every week until delivery.

mrsolsenk12

I misunderstood what she was saying. I think she is refering to internals, which are different than the cervical checks that I was talking about. Oops!

vagirl1

ooooo, that does not sound like fun!  Do they use the speculum?  I HATE IT!

culawbride

I am high risk and I have been having cervical checks since 17 wks.  A dr. may do an internal to check your cervix.  My dr. actually told me she does not like to do a "manual" check of your cervix on a regular basis.  An internal can give your dr. information as to the length of your cervix, etc.

erino&chrish

Mine just started, but from what I know my doctor usually starts you at 20 weeks.