Possible for labor after cervix examination ?

KBGower · July 2015

I'm 38 weeks pregnant and had my second exam today. I'm 1 cm dilated, not a whole lot. After my exam today I had bleeding which is expected. I also have been having strong Braxton hicks contractions and stabbing back pain. Is it possible the exam has triggered labor!? Just walking around is painful. My contractions are still a bit random , but coming more frequently.

breezymeema7 · July 2015

Is it possible, totally. Keep track of your contractions and see if a pattern emerges. It's also possible that your cervix is just irritated from the check. Maybe take a rest if you can and see if everything calms down or kicks up. GL if it's the real deal!

KBGower · July 2015

Thanks breezymeema, half way hoping it's the real deal. In just going to take it easy and see where it goes!

candicejeff2013 · July 2015

Yes I believe it is possible. My friend had two children and both came same day as a cervical exam.

laylababe3 · July 2015

Wow, I knew cervical checks could cause cramping and bleeding, but I didn't know it could cause full on labor!

Take it easy & keep us updated!

Miz_Liz · July 2015

The first time I had a cervix check with DS was when I was already in labor at the hospital. They told me I was only 2 cms (which did not seem possible with how frequent and painful the contractions were!) and they were sending me home. As they were telling me this, my water broke. To this day I am convinced it broke due to them checking. Granted, as I said, I was already in labor, so I am sure it was ready to break anyway, but I think that it sped the process up (and thankfully got me admitted, because I was terrified of going back home and progressing quickly)!

Baby2HG · July 2015

Just take it easy. If it is the real deal, go to l&d.

breezymeema7 · July 2015

laylababe3 said:

Wow, I knew cervical checks could cause cramping and bleeding, but I didn't know it could cause full on labor!
Take it easy & keep us updated!

I don't know if they per say "cause" labor, but I'm sure if baby is gearing up, it could help push things along.

KBGower · July 2015

I'm in labor! At 3 cm, so of course they sent me home to progress a bit more. Looks like I'll be doing a lot of walking!

Kwest1007 · July 2015

KBGower said:
I'm in labor! At 3 cm, so of course they sent me home to progress a bit more. Looks like I'll be doing a lot of walking!

Good luck! Wishing you a healthy and easy delivery!

laylababe3 · July 2015

Good luck!!! T&P'S for a quick delivery and a healthy LO!

irohspupil · July 2015

I hope you have a safe and quick delivery!

Miz_Liz · July 2015

T&P, keep us updated!

Robin910 · July 2015

Best wishes for an easy and healthy delivery!

laurenjean717 · July 2015

Good luck

breezymeema7 · July 2015

Yay! Sending lots of easy and quick l&d vibes to you!

sushilove15 · July 2015

Positive thoughts for you! Looking forward to your birth announcement!

KBGower · July 2015

Thanks for all the positive thoughts, still laboring at home. Hopefully baby will make his way by tonight!

acgonzalez22 · July 2015

Many positive TnP's.

cubberss · July 2015

Good luck!!

4foxsake · July 2015

Best wishes for a smooth delivery.

laurenashley519 · July 2015

Good luck to you and baby!!

stephhpets · July 2015

I doubt it true, because if cervical checks really did start labor, wouldn't we all be having sex to move things along here?! Thank goodness I get these checks, hopefully it will make things start sooner rather than later!

jessyluscious77 · July 2015

Best wishes for a speedy, uneventful l&d and a healthy baby!

deviduke412 · July 2015

So exciting! Best of luck!

mjones0721 · July 2015

Good luck!

ElleMF728 · July 2015

Good luck!

kate1524 · July 2015

Good luck!

mariafordon · July 2015

Thinking of you. Good luck!

Ambermom043 · July 2015

Good luck! Thoughts and prayers for a safe and fast delivery!!

EastonRhy · July 2015

GL and keep us updated.

KBGower · July 2015

Still laboring! I'm only at 5 cm and my doctor scheduled me to be induced Thursday. My contractions come in strong and then fizzle out. This is no text book labor I'm assuming. Any safe suggestions to get my contractions going again? I really don't want to be induced.

irohspupil · July 2015

KBGower said:
Still laboring! I'm only at 5 cm and my doctor scheduled me to be induced Thursday. My contractions come in strong and then fizzle out. This is no text book labor I'm assuming. Any safe suggestions to get my contractions going again? I really don't want to be induced.

Walking may be your best bet. Good luck!

Miz_Liz · July 2015

Thinking of you! I agree, try walking.

Miz_Liz · July 2015

Or sexing.

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