I'm going to be 30 weeks tomorrow, and interestingly enough, so doctor has checked down there since I've been pregnant (I was expecting more checks, don't know for what, maybe because I used to get those 'nice' intravaginal ultrasounds on a way too regular basis with fertility treatments?). Just wondering when your doctor's have first checked you for dilation/effacement? Does that start with the weekly appointments around week 36?
Re: STMs: When do checks for dilation/effacement start?
ETA - cervical checks did not hurt for me.
DD: 05/14/16
...... don't they just have a ruler they can stick up there as opposed to a hand? This sounds super uncomfortable. Eeeek.
Can't be more painful than an HSG, can it?
For me, I had one every week from 35-40 weeks. Weeks 35-39 I wasn't dilated at all and cervix was high...those didn't hurt. Week 40 I was 1/2 cm dilated and that one hurt only because she tried to sweep my membranes, but was unsuccessful.
First Pregnancy
Second Pregnancy
- BFP: 09/11/2015
- EDD: 05/25/2016
Baby Born04/15/2016
PGAL