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pelvic checks at dr appointments

MrsSoupMrsSoup
in March 2013 Moms
I am now at 37.5 weeks and just got back from my appointment really frustrated. They have not done any pelvic checks escept when they thought I was going to go into pre-term labor. At that point, I was 1cm dilated. Do most doctors not check at all? I feel like this appointment was kind of a waste they just checked his heart beat and measured fundal height. Shouldn't there be more?
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  • MrsWindyCityMrsWindyCity member
    Some doctors do them, some don't. They are totally unnecessary and not indicative of anything. My OB does them, but I am declining until 40w.
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  • Devbo18Devbo18 member
    My doc doesn't do the, until 39 weeks.  Those appointments weekly from 36 weeks on were kind of annoying bc all they did was fundal height, heartbeat (which I always love, never gets old) weight, blood pressure.  If my office ran on schedule it
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  • runningyogimamarunningyogimama member
    My doctor does them weekly after 36 weeks, but I know some don't...it really doesn't mean anything (but it is nice to know, I think). I'm pretty sure one of the most important parts of appointments at this point in time is having BP taken and checking uri

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  • Mrs.CastaldiMrs.Castaldi member

    My dr checks, but doesn't say much about it.

    I always know exactly how my appointment is going to go before I even get there, they always feel pretty useless. Since there haven't been any complications there hasnt been much to discuss.

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  • jglenn4jglenn4 member
    I gave birth exactly one week early.  The doctor performed a short sonogram at each appt.  had no internals and didn't really want one/see the need for one. If you want on
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