When you are ttc, how do you check your own cervix ? What do you look for ? What should you feel ? Sorry I dont know----I know it sounds dumb but Im curious......You women have taught me alot but I read of women doing this and I want to be able to also..
2006-12-12 16:25:47 · 9 answers · asked by Missy 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
They have obviously never had trouble conceiving.
Here's what I read when I was learning.
http://www.babycenter.com/expert/preconception/gettingpregnant/1336330.html
http://www.womenshealthlondon.org.uk/leaflets/cycle/cyclechanges.html
If you have really specific questions email me. It's available on my profile. I've been doing it for two years now.
2006-12-12 16:34:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with checking your own cervix. We used to recommend that women got familiar with their own bodies all the time at the midwife practice I worked at. To do this, you can either lie down or if you are more comfortable you can check on the toilet...it's just a place where most of us are comfortable. After you empty your bladder, just reach in....your cervix is going to feel like(almost like) the tip of your nose. Once you get used to it, it is really easy to feel. It will change position depending on various factors so don't worry if you find it in one position one time and in another at a different time.
2006-12-12 16:36:26 · answer #2 · answered by loved one 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you are ovulating your cervix will soften and be more spongy than other times of your cycle. You will probably need to check it every day and chart the different changes to be able to tell when you are ovulating. It should be farther up inside you and harder when you are not ovulating. I was told to check it by squatting down and inserting 2 fingers and feeling the cervix in this position. I havent ever tried it but I have heard it works.
2006-12-12 20:37:48 · answer #3 · answered by babygurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a healthcare provider I can tell you that the only thing that can progress thinning/dilation is uterine contractions. Checking the cervix can stimulate uterine contractions. Pressure in the last weeks/days of pregnancy feels increasingly heavier and heavier until delivery. When labor starts and progresses....the pressure multiplies. When you think about it....it all makes sense.
2016-05-23 16:58:29 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you feel your cervix it is usually a bit softer when youre ovulating and there will be a ton of cervical mucus- wont be sticky will be slimy (almost like girl c.um- sorry, not to be gross) I believe it will also be lower down than usual, normally it's pretty high up there but around ovulation, it drops. I hope this helps you. I was able to conceive my kids when i wanted to by using these guidelines. Good luck!
2006-12-12 16:52:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really should ask your GYN to tell you what to look/feel for. No it's not dumb. More women should be aware of their own bodies.
2006-12-12 16:33:00 · answer #6 · answered by LittleFreedom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of anybody checking there own cervix. I dont think its very safe either....you should leave it up to your doctor!
2006-12-12 16:28:27 · answer #7 · answered by ANDREA 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think you're asking us how you can check your own cervix? That's impossible-- that is way up there and I don't know what you would be looking for- or why you would want to--- see a gyno-- he/she could check it for you and tell you ALL about it!!
2006-12-12 16:44:33 · answer #8 · answered by mac 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Im confused about this question?
2006-12-12 16:27:56 · answer #9 · answered by JustWondering 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋