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Im going to the doc tomorrow and they are going to check my cervix. What exactly do they do? Does it hurt?
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nippz
replied on October 19th, 2004
Extremely eHealthy
Oh boy. Read my post "i feel violated!" lol ;x well its just my opinion / experience. Nottt to scare you tho!
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FairyLexi
replied on October 19th, 2004
Experienced User
Yeah I read that but that was just a pap smear i've done that b4. Checking your cervix is different
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nippz
replied on October 19th, 2004
Extremely eHealthy
Ooh well I dont know, I know he was sticking his fingers up there checking the babies head and stuff.
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Michelle1337
replied on October 20th, 2004
Extremely eHealthy
They just stick there fingers inside you and feel around. It shouldnt hurt...
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IDABABY
replied on October 20th, 2004
Extremely eHealthy
It may feel a little uncomfortable..But yep that just stick their fingers in there and see how it feels..The cervix is the lower section (the 'neck') of the uterus, which protrudes into the vagina and dilates and effaces (widens and thins) during labor to allow the passage of your baby. The cervix is usually about 2cm long and has a small opening at the end - about the size of a pinhead - which will dilate (widen) and efface (thin) during labor. The cervix, while far back in the vagina, can be reached during an internal exam.
I am sure it will go well for you!
-kristin
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bellax0x
replied on October 20th, 2004
Extremely eHealthy
Ive had my cervix checked before bu tim not preggy so idk if that makes a difference.. Anyway, it didnt hurt me
<3
gaby
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babyrae
replied on October 20th, 2004
Extremely eHealthy
The farther along in pregnancy u are, the more uncomfortable it gets. Cuz they really got to dig around and go all the way up to ur cervix and see if its thinning and/or dilated so it gets a little gruff... But its over with fast so dont worry too much
shauna
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FairyLexi
replied on October 20th, 2004
Experienced User
Well I didn't get to go to the doctor today cause my b/f had to work and no one could cover for him and I couldn't find anyone else to take me.
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linuxChique
replied on October 20th, 2004
Extremely eHealthy
Oh no!! That sucks!
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FairyLexi
replied on October 20th, 2004
Experienced User
Yeah that does suck, I wanted to go but I have another apt next wednesday since they want me to come in every week.
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nikki_caro
replied on October 20th, 2004
Extremely eHealthy
I think it feels very uncomfortable. Its like a pap. They dig all inside to check and feel the babies head, when I was checked and stuff, I walked funny for a while after lol. It hurts!
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bellax0x
replied on October 20th, 2004
Extremely eHealthy
Hah nkki!
<3
gaby
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IDABABY
replied on October 20th, 2004
Extremely eHealthy
Yeah, it will be okay. Once you get to a certain point, you get to go in every week just to make sure the baby is okay!! Your little one is going to be here pretty soon!! Are you excited?
-kristin
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nippz
replied on October 20th, 2004
Extremely eHealthy
I think it's worse than the pap's because the two fingers are thickerrr..Arr. I hate it all.
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FairyLexi
replied on October 20th, 2004
Experienced User
Yeah kristin im really excited, just a little more then 3 weeks to go!!!!