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safest way to check cervix for preterm labor?

vermont7vermont7 member
in April 2012 Moms
I'm feeling crampy and my midwives want to check to see if I'm dilating and do the FFN test because I started dilating at 33 weeks with my first pregnancy (daughter was born at 38 weeks 1 day). Is it safer (won't cause dilation/cervical changes) to check cervix manually with fingers or with an ultrasound (vaginal or abdominal)?  
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Re: safest way to check cervix for preterm labor?

  • Lina1030Lina1030
    not sure which is safer but my perinatologist checks it every time with a transvaginal ultrasound since 13 or so weeks (I am high risk since my pg before DD where I was diagnosed with an incompetent cervix)
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  • TKx2TKx2
    I was checked 3 times vaginally in L&D Friday (we already knew I was in preterm labor at that point) and once yesteray in my doctor's office.  I also had the FFN yesterday.
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  • AmyJoy728AmyJoy728 member
    My OB doesnt want to do an FFN or a manual cervix check as some doctors think it can make you dilate more.. Not sure which way my MFM will do next Wed to check my cervix. 
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