PSA: Cervix checking

Manx4

I was surfing another board and snorted with laughter when a poster said she wanted her husband to check her cervix and see if she was dilated so they didn't go into the ER needlessly. 

Please, no one but your doctor or MW or medical professional trained in that should be checking.  They have zero idea what they're doing or looking for.  And though slight, they could break your water and/or introduce an infection.  

 

lizal

I agree, I think it is a really bad idea to try to be your own doctor and check your cervix.  It can introduce all kind of infection and unnecessary consequences.

KellersPrag

Oh WOW.

 

EGMphoto

That is completely idiotic.

Wow.

SarahJean0

Yeah, no kidding!! Honestly, I don't even want an intern checking me, I know they need to learn, but sorry, not on my vag.

Here's a question I was wondering last night (s/o dilation) - I know at 10cm you can start pushing, but can you dilate past 10cm? Just wondering...

Manx4

LoisLane23:

Sounds like her DH wanted an excuse to get a little fiddle diddle in before she's off limits for 6 weeks.

 

LILBIT1221

the scariest part is that this even has to be said.

Could you imagine calling your OB, MW, Doula..whatev & saying "hi there, just calling to let you know I am 3cm & 50%...I'll keep you posted"

Manx4

LILBIT1221:

the scariest part is that this even has to be said.

Could you imagine calling your OB, MW, Doula..whatev & saying "hi there, just calling to let you know I am 3cm & 50%...I'll keep you posted"

haha - I'd love to see/hear the reaction that.  

kbradshaw9

The only way this is a good idea is if her DH was an actual doctor.

Manx4

SarahJean0:

Here's a question I was wondering last night (s/o dilation) - I know at 10cm you can start pushing, but can you dilate past 10cm? Just wondering...

I don't think so but I'm not sure.  I think that's all your body needs to push baby out so that's as far as it goes?  I'm not a medical professional though so don't quote me.

LILBIT1221

LoisLane23:

LILBIT1221:

the scariest part is that this even has to be said.

Could you imagine calling your OB, MW, Doula..whatev & saying "hi there, just calling to let you know I am 3cm & 50%...I'll keep you posted"

"Well, my farmer BF stuck a ruler up there and it says I'm almost 5. When should I come in?"

I shiit you not, the joke in my office right now is that, should I happen to go into labor at work that a co-worker has delivered over 75 horses & I would be in capable hands. All I ever think about is that damn post.

Manx4

LoisLane23:

LILBIT1221:

the scariest part is that this even has to be said.

Could you imagine calling your OB, MW, Doula..whatev & saying "hi there, just calling to let you know I am 3cm & 50%...I'll keep you posted"

"Well, my farmer BF stuck a ruler up there and it says I'm almost 5. When should I come in?"

W.T.F

LILBIT1221

Manx4:

LoisLane23:

LILBIT1221:

the scariest part is that this even has to be said.

Could you imagine calling your OB, MW, Doula..whatev & saying "hi there, just calling to let you know I am 3cm & 50%...I'll keep you posted"

"Well, my farmer BF stuck a ruler up there and it says I'm almost 5. When should I come in?"

W.T.F

Back in our last Tri-board days, there was a girl who was seriously talking about letting her farmer boyfriend deliver her baby. She said he had experience because he had birthed cows on many occasion.

jbBeans

kbradshaw9:

The only way this is a good idea is if her DH was an actual doctor.

Seriously. MH wouldn't know what the f*ck he was doing (that is, if I was dumb enough to ask him to check it out for me...).  

carmendanielle

Manx4:

SarahJean0:

Here's a question I was wondering last night (s/o dilation) - I know at 10cm you can start pushing, but can you dilate past 10cm? Just wondering...

I don't think so but I'm not sure.  I think that's all your body needs to push baby out so that's as far as it goes?  I'm not a medical professional though so don't quote me.

No, we don't measure anything past 10. It's pretty much considered the finish line YAY! You may stretch a little more but once you're a 10, you're a 10. I'm not an L&D nurse, but as an RN L&D is part of the rotation.

bosha711

Sad that you'd even need a PSA about this.

Manx4

bosha711:

Sad that you'd even need a PSA about this.

It wouldn't have even crossed my mind had I not read (and had a good laugh) at the other post.

bosha711

Manx4:

bosha711:

Sad that you'd even need a PSA about this.

It wouldn't have even crossed my mind had I not read (and had a good laugh) at the other post.

I meant no offense to you at all - just the fact that there are people out there actually trying to do their own internals is sad, lol! 

 

brideandbreve

LILBIT1221:

Manx4:

LoisLane23:

LILBIT1221:

the scariest part is that this even has to be said.

Could you imagine calling your OB, MW, Doula..whatev & saying "hi there, just calling to let you know I am 3cm & 50%...I'll keep you posted"

"Well, my farmer BF stuck a ruler up there and it says I'm almost 5. When should I come in?"

W.T.F

Back in our last Tri-board days, there was a girl who was seriously talking about letting her farmer boyfriend deliver her baby. She said he had experience because he had birthed cows on many occasion.

_________________________________

That would be me, flat-lining, because I am DEAD.

LILBIT1221

brideandbreve:

LILBIT1221:

Manx4:

LoisLane23:

LILBIT1221:

the scariest part is that this even has to be said.

Could you imagine calling your OB, MW, Doula..whatev & saying "hi there, just calling to let you know I am 3cm & 50%...I'll keep you posted"

"Well, my farmer BF stuck a ruler up there and it says I'm almost 5. When should I come in?"

W.T.F

Back in our last Tri-board days, there was a girl who was seriously talking about letting her farmer boyfriend deliver her baby. She said he had experience because he had birthed cows on many occasion.

_________________________________

That would be me, flat-lining, because I am DEAD.

ha-ha awesome.

MrsL0908

Really? Seriously? Why would anyone think this is a good idea? I don't even want my doctor doing any internal - nevermind MH! People are so stupid!

pammeelala

LILBIT1221:

LoisLane23:

LILBIT1221:

the scariest part is that this even has to be said.

Could you imagine calling your OB, MW, Doula..whatev & saying "hi there, just calling to let you know I am 3cm & 50%...I'll keep you posted"

"Well, my farmer BF stuck a ruler up there and it says I'm almost 5. When should I come in?"

I shiit you not, the joke in my office right now is that, should I happen to go into labor at work that a co-worker has delivered over 75 horses & I would be in capable hands. All I ever think about is that damn post.

This makes me laugh.  We breed doxies and DH has had to deliver a whole bunch of them.  So he said if it came down to it, he could deliver our baby.