when do drs start checking....

1984mommy2004

I have been having contractions and things for weeks. They always seem to go away but last time i was checked i was 40% effaced anda fingertip dialated. When will my dr check me again?

 

Also I have been having alot of pains down in the pelvic area which I know are normal. I am just curious if there are ways to help relieve the pressure. I am hardly on feet so just laying down doesnt help.

axr8111

What?!! You were a bit dilated and they didn't have you come in a be checked again. Being a mom of a premie I guess I am more cautious, but I am shocked they didn't have you come in sooner for a follow up. With pregnancy #1 I never got checked because DS was born at 32 weeks and I was supposed to have my appt 2 days later so that when she would have started. This time she started checking me at 28 weeks because I was contracting so much and because I am now considered high risk. I would maybe ask to be checked if you're concerned. I'm sure you're fine and they know what they're doing but it might ease your mind and really doesn't take but a minute to do.?

Daisy525

My MW doesn't start checking until 38 weeks.....but if I ask they will check sooner.? You may want to ask to be checked since you were dialated so soon.

1984mommy2004

They dont seem concerned cause I have never had a primie birth but I have been in labor starting at 30 weeks. They just managed to stop it and hold her in till 36 weeks. All I get from my OB of 3 yrs is that its normal and where I have never had a primie there isnt nothing to worry about. But I also have been through 2 abdominal surgeries shortly before getting pregnant so I dont know if that could play a part on how or what I feel.

MrsLeslie030405

it depends on the doc... you can always request it at each appointment after 35 weeks but since you having some pressure.... talk to your doc and they will let you know what's up.