Im just curious because I had a pap smear at my first appointment and I havent had one since and I am now 4 months pregnant. I was just curious if they still do them while you're pregnant because my doctor hasnt mentioned anything about it.
2007-01-15 07:33:14 · 16 answers · asked by Angie 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
they do one at the first appt and then at your six week check up. good luck.
2007-01-15 07:36:50 · answer #1 · answered by littleluvkitty 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in the beginning.. The breast examination is not any enormous deal.. It lasts approximately 5 seconds and it wont harm.. as for the paps smear that's mandatory to get one.. I havent ever heard of somebody getting an infection from a paps smear. Plus maximum possibly your wellbeing practitioner will decide to confirm you besides. a minimum of mine did.. they are in a position to tell by feeling interior how a techniques alongside you're. i'm unsure why you're aggravating or scared yet there truly isnt something to be scared approximately.. that's speedy and a benefit to you to get it executed.. additionally there are specific infections that a pap smear can discover that would desire to reason problems with your toddler if left untreated. sturdy success
2016-10-07 05:05:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drs will avoid doing anything to your cervix except to look at it (not until the last month or two) because they don't want to introduce infection. After the initial pap, they shouldn't have to do anything internal until they do a Group B Strep test at around 36 weeks unless you have complications such as bleeding, in which case they may take a peek to see if you're dilating too early or something.
It's normal. relax now. When it comes to the end and they start doing manual checks (or when you're in early labor and they do manual checks) it really really hurts, so enjoy this time before they're poking you again! Plus for the Group B strep they have to poke you in the bum, and that's just no fun either!
2007-01-15 07:50:27 · answer #3 · answered by Suliah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not normally. Towards the end of your pregnancy, they will do a test for Group B Strep. My doctor used "the duck" but it wasn't a pap smear, just a quick swab. When you switch to your weekly appts. the doctor will start doing exams for his fingers to see if you're dialating. But I don't think they will do anymore pap smears, until after you have the baby. My doctor didn't, but then again every doctor is different.
2007-01-15 07:38:55 · answer #4 · answered by Aaliyah & Natalie's Mommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are supposed to have a pap smear once a year, so if you have already had your pap smear at your first appointment (which is typcial) you won't need one again until the same time next year.
2007-01-15 07:58:33 · answer #5 · answered by ataman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctor did one at the first appointment and that was it. Then he didn't check anything inside me until it was time to see if I was dilated. But only the one pap smear.
2007-01-15 07:41:10 · answer #6 · answered by Beach bum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no not unless they need to. i had an abnormal pap and a colposcopy so they needed to do another one. but no they usually leave that until after your done with the pregnancy. which is a nice break right?
2007-01-15 07:37:59 · answer #7 · answered by toolate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will only do a pap on your first visit. Unless it came back abnormal they won't do another one until your six week post partum visit.
2007-01-15 07:37:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Umm I had one at the first visit, but I havent had another one so maybe it is the only one. I am not for sure though this is my first pregnancy
2007-01-15 07:43:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't really remember. It's been 3 and half years and we having our another child. I know i had one at the start and one before i gave birth.
2007-01-15 07:42:19 · answer #10 · answered by Craig and Malinda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you only get one at your first appointment, as long as it came back normal.
2007-01-15 07:37:41 · answer #11 · answered by Tiki™ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋