August 2011 Moms
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What to Expect?
I have a doctors appointment tomorrow a day after my EDD and I wonder what the exam will be like? My doctor so far hasn't done much and I've only had one internal for my GSB test. I read on the Bump all the time of women who know how far along they are. They know the centimeters and how effaced they are. What type of exam should my doctor be doing at this point? If he just checks the babies heartbeat and feels my belly is that still enough? Should I ask him to let me know how far along I am? What does your doctor do at exams? What type of checking did your doctor due at 40 wks? TIA
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Re: What to Expect?
I've had 4 internals (one every week at my appts since my GBS appt). My last appt (when I was 39 weeks 5 days), we discussed induction options if I don't deliver on my own this weekend since their office does not like to go over 41 weeks.
You can ask to have an internal if you are curious as to what your progress is
depends on the office. i've only had 2 internals so far (no dilation or effacement @ 36wks or 39wks when I had the internals done). i have an appointment tomorrow to check progress & discuss induction options.
but i agree with PP, if they don't do an internal and you're curious, just ask
Thanks gals I think I will ask. I am hoping to avoid an induction at all cost not that if it is in the best interest of my LO I won't do it. We will see what the doctor says.