positive cervical check experience?
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It’s more awkward than anything
It wasn’t nearly as painful as a membrane sweep, it just feels like lots of pressure and not too painful. It’s uncomfortable but It doesn’t last long. I had my cervix checked for the first time last week and it wasn’t so bad, but with my first baby I had 2 sweeps done and they were so painful that I declined them with this pregnancy.
It’s awkward, but It was not uncomfortable in any way shape or form for me, to be honest with you. I say awkward because a strange woman’s lubed & gloved fingers are going into your vagina. Maybe it was because when she checked, my cervix was still long and closed? Either way, don’t worry about it too much; we tend to hype things up to be more than what they actually are, so we expect the worst going into it. But I was also 38+3 at the time! 38+5 w/ no signs of labor still 🥲🥲🥲
It’s not that painful if they do it right! Also i had mine check when i was 39+4 and went into labor the next night - idk if that had anything to do with it but it might have. Also if it does hurt it’s only for a few seconds when they check you.. doesn’t last long