checking cervix
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Topic: checking cervix
Posted By: tiptoes
Subject: checking cervix
Date Posted: 14 November 2009 at 6:35pm
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I thought since midwives can check to see if you're dilated or not that maybe I could DIY and see if anything was happening yet. When TTC I used to check if it was high/low or open/closed so I figured I at least know what I'm kinda looking for. But.... it's not there!!! My cervix seems to have disappeared. Anyone else tried self-checking and know what's going on?
I guess I have to leave it to the professionals, but weird that it's obviously so high I can't reach it  ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">  
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Posted By: Tastic
Date Posted: 14 November 2009 at 6:40pm
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umm you should'nt be checking it yourself
and most midwifes don't check untill you are in labour and even then some are hesitant to do it! |
Posted By: Mamma2N
Date Posted: 14 November 2009 at 6:55pm
Thats not entirely true Tastic - I had a stretch & sweep 2 days before going into labour - My MW stretched me to 3cms and told me if I or DH felt curious we could feel babys head  Not that I did (well bit hard to actually reach  ) and DH was a little repulsed by the very thought lol!
I say go for it - granted you have clean hands of course
ETA - sorry didn't read your OP properly - I'm not sure what the cervix is supposed to feel like I'm afraid, like I said I never ventured down there. You could try googling? Either way, you're not too far off meeting your wee one - best of luck
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Posted By: Tastic
Date Posted: 14 November 2009 at 7:26pm
| my last midwife told me not to check it at all :/ |
Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 14 November 2009 at 7:37pm
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chelle i think the angle would be all wrong for you to self check... best leave it alone though IMO ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 14 November 2009 at 7:40pm
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I *think* the cervix is high and tucked away up and behind the uterus so would be pretty hard to get to. ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: tiptoes
Date Posted: 15 November 2009 at 9:40pm
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Thanks girls, I googled it and it can be hard to reach so maybe I'll just leave it alone for now. Seems it's ok to go hunting if ya want though ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: RinTinTin
Date Posted: 16 November 2009 at 10:51am
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Yeah chelle, I think in fattens out. I think you'll be ok to go hunting but be very gentle and don't poke around for too long. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Twinboys2b
Date Posted: 17 November 2009 at 5:06pm
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A few days before delivery my Cervix was really really far back and high and only the day of delivery did it start coming forward but I was induced so not sure when it naturally starts coming forward. ------------- 3yr old gorgeous ID twin boys. |