Cervix dilation test...
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PinkDiamonds
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At about week 37/38 i think. The gynae will usually tell you that he/she will check your cervix for dilation. Mine also did a swab test to look for infection.
It's not painful if you relax, though you may experience a slight discomfort.
It's not painful if you relax, though you may experience a slight discomfort.
I took mine at 38th week.
My gynae will let me know prior that the next visit she's doing the cervix check.
At least I have mental preparation.
As for pain level, it's not painful.
However, for some people, they do experience pain.
It really depends on the skills and experience of the gyane/nurse that's checking for you.
I have low pain threshold, and it's really not painful.
HTHs. ^^
lonerjas
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is pain lor... haha my pain threshold is HIGH but i tink cos the nurse do is very rough that y is pain... i nv did in my gynae clinic b4.. my check was when i went induce in delivery suite they very rough and F*** painI took mine at 38th week.
My gynae will let me know prior that the next visit she's doing the cervix check.
At least I have mental preparation.
As for pain level, it's not painful.
However, for some people, they do experience pain.
It really depends on the skills and experience of the gyane/nurse that's checking for you.
I have low pain threshold, and it's really not painful.
HTHs. ^^
Ya, that's why it's really dependent on the skills and experience of the person checking for you.
Cos I read online through forums and official sources, all advised it's gonna be painful.
However, I feel no pain at all for my check.
And I'm only 1CM dilated at that point of check.
So Harmy, try not to worry to much!
newbie2009
Active Member
Mine start at week 38. From what i understand, some of the gynae do help to "speed up dilation" by trying to stretch your cervix. However it can be rather painful.
When are you due?
mine was checked quite a few times coz i experience early contractions... the first time was when i was around 33 weeks... i agreed that it reali depends on the person checking... coz all along was just discomfort but the last time was super duper painful coz the duty doc was so rough... argh!!!
newbie2009
Active Member
Your gynae was trying to trying to stretch your cervix to kick start the dilation process for you. Its indeed a very very painful process.Mine was painful.
I had to go through emergency c-sect at 36wks. So gynae wanted to check if I could do natural.
Mine could be painful because I wasn't dilated yet.
PinkDiamonds
Well-Known Member
I was still 1cm at 1 day before my EDD. So my gynae had to stretch it to 1.5cm. That was super uncomfortable! But you know what, I would never imagine letting a male gynae do it for me
newbie2009
Active Member
My gynae did tell me that she is going stretch the cervix so as to try to start the dilation.
newbie2009
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how are you coping with the preg? excited about the delivery? going for natural birth? considered using epidural?
Pregnancy is quite a breeze for me, so far.
Just did cervix check with Dr. Irene Chua today.
Still only 1CM dilated. LOL.I'm opting for natural birth, hoping that I do not need to use epidural.
But giving birth is not a pain enduring test, so if I really need e medication, I will have it, I guess.
LOL.
I'm excited, and kind of anticipating the unknown.
Just hope baby's fine! ^^
newbie2009
Active Member
which week are you at now? U are under good hands, Dr irene will take good care of you. wish u all the best.Pregnancy is quite a breeze for me, so far.
Just did cervix check with Dr. Irene Chua today.
I'm opting for natural birth, hoping that I do not need to use epidural.
But giving birth is not a pain enduring test, so if I really need e medication, I will have it, I guess.
LOL.
I'm excited, and kind of anticipating the unknown.
Just hope baby's fine! ^^
Ya, I know I'm in good hands, I love her! (
My EDD is on 5th Oct. Still have upcoming another appt on 8th Oct.
See if my girl wants to arrive sooner than 8th.
If not, might need to induce liaos.
Harmy
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I'm at 38 weeks and 4 days... my doc checked my cervix yday as i told her i had a bloody show thing... she said im 1cm dilated and baby should be due within a week... luckily it wasnt painful she just told me to relax and the nurse helped me breathe through it so was ok
I just want my baby to hurry up and come out now!!
I just want my baby to hurry up and come out now!!
I had a check at 38 weeks, 1CM dilated too.I'm at 38 weeks and 4 days... my doc checked my cervix yday as i told her i had a bloody show thing... she said im 1cm dilated and baby should be due within a week... luckily it wasnt painful she just told me to relax and the nurse helped me breathe through it so was ok
I just want my baby to hurry up and come out now!!
Now almost 40 weeks, I'm still 1CM dilated.
And one more checkup to go a week later. (
Hope you and your baby will come out on time tooo!