I am 38 weeks and my Dr. is going t check me to day for the first time to check my cervix and see if im dilating. I was wondering how they do that. is it like a pap smear or a pelvic exam, I know i sound like a big baby ive just been having some pain down there and im worried about the pain
Yeah I know im gonna do really great with labor pain if an exam makes me nervous!!!! lol
2007-03-28 03:20:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
he's gonna jam a couple a fingers in your **** and feel the cervix.
2007-03-28 08:21:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a little uncomfortable. He is basically going to stick his fingers in and poke around your cervix.. It's not painful, but it is uncomfortable because you feel pressure. It is no where near as bad as a pap smear though. And don't worry, you don't sound like a big baby. All your ligaments and muscles are stretching right now to prepare for that baby's arrival. You are entitled to whine a little. Don't worry about the labor pain, if you are really scared ask for an epidural. I gave birth to my kids natural and I am not going to lie, it hurt, but no where near as bad as I was afraid it was going to be.
Congratulations and good luck!
2007-03-28 10:28:00 · answer #2 · answered by DazeyChain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doctor will do a pelvic exam and push down on your belly to see if your cervix is starting to thin out and dilate. It can be a little uncomfortable but it is over quick. The other thing in case your doctor forgets to tell you you may have some bleeding after the exam and it is normal. You may want to wear a panty liner to be prepared. My doctor forgot to tell me and I was freaking out when I started bleeding. Good Luck and Congratulations!
2007-03-28 10:27:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is going to give you a pelvic exam.
I'm sure you've had one before if you're 38 weeks.
If not, he will just insert 2 fingers into the birth canal and feel to see if your cervis is thinned out any.
You may feel some preasure but you shouldn't feel any pain.
Good luck and congrat's on the pregnancy!
2007-03-28 10:25:27 · answer #4 · answered by Dawn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I remember correctly, forgive me it has been six years.
They put you on a table in the position as a normal exam.
I want to say they stick there hand in there or a device and they tell you how many centimeters. I don't remember what they stick down there since I wasn't able to see past my belly. It is not painful and it lasts about two minutes. You will be fine...good luck and Congrats.
2007-03-28 10:31:09 · answer #5 · answered by pattiof 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋