When is the cervix checked?
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My 39 week check on Monday was exactly the same as yours.
i didn't have any cervical checks until i was in labour and even then it was just one xx
same as above, didn’t have any with midwife, just when i went into hospital to give birth x
It varies trust to trust. But also, it isn't really a clear indicator as you can be a couple of cm for weeks or go from nothing to 5cm in 30 minutes. Cervical dilation isn't linear but up to you if you think the info would help you x
I was never checked prior to labour, and I specifically put in my birth plan I wanted no examinations unless I had been in labour for a long time x
I had a sweep and stretch when I was 40+1 by my community midwife. I had twinges every evening from then, and 6 days later I woke up and was in labour at 41weeks. And had 2 checks when I was in labour to see how dilated I was, as needed an emergency c section
Thanks everyone, really appreciate the inputs as I was already wondering whether my midwife was being reckless.
I had a midwife appointment 39+5 days. Sounds pretty standard but did they check heartbeat and bump measurement? At mine I had urine check, blood pressure, engagement (by feeling outside of tummy/pelvis area), tummy measurement and babies heartbeat. Offered a sweep at next appointment when I'll be 40+5. This is my 2nd baby, I didnt have my cervix checked. I think this is usually if you have a sweep or you are in labour.