Why isnt my OB checking me ? I really think i may be dilated or something

Question

In 35 weeks and have been getting bad lightening crotch except it's in my vagina and pretty much sharp stretching pain in my cervix. I told him about it but he didn't really care so im like okay mustnt be anything but now it's everyday when I move or go over a speed bump or lift myself up or put any pressure down there somehow. 
Should I ask him again to check me and should I get checked or is it just lightening crotch to the extreme ?

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Mine didnt even want to check at all lol. Dilation literally means nothing.

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My doctor didn't start checking my cervix until 37 weeks. It's because the more they check the cervix, the more it helps induce labor and the higher risk of infection. They really try to limit how much they check the cervix. It's more than likely just the baby preparing itself for appearance. I dont think you should be too concerned

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My OB didn’t even do a check unless you request otherwise. It’s risky & can possibly trigger labor.

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It just sounds like your baby is well engaged. There's absolutely no benefit to checking your cervix for dilation unless they suspect you're in active labour. There are a few negatives to having your cervix checked though, it's uncomfortable at best and often painful for mom, higher risk of infection and irritating the cervix by checking more often can actually cause early labour. Dilation doesn't give any indication of when labour will start. You can be 4cm dilated for weeks before giving birth or your cervix can go from tightly closed to 10cm in a matter of hours when labour starts. Sounds like your doctor is just doing their job.

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Doctors don’t usually check until 38 weeks or in labor anymore as being dilated doesn’t mean you’ll be in labor

Why isnt my OB checking me ? I really think i may be dilated or something

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