When do they start regular vaginal exams at your check ups?

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I'm starting to see my OB every two weeks. I'm 30+2 . I'm wondering when they will start regular vaginal exams at my check ups? When did you start.?

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Mine never did. What you’re dilated to doesn’t mean anything unless you are in labor.

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36 for me

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I’ll be 38 weeks on Thursday and I’m getting my first check tomorrow lol

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Mine didn't until I actually started having contractions, around 39 weeks or so.

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Depends on the doctor. Mine won’t touch me until I go into labor or I’m overdue, unless there’s a medical reason to check my cervix

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my midwife never did vaginal checks until labor :) being dilated/softened/effaced and stuff doesnt really mean much

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Mine started at 38 weeks and it's just to see if a membrane sweep is possible

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My OB did one at 36 weeks to check if baby was head down (and she checked dilation and effacement at the same time). I declined the offer to do one at my 37 week appointment.

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Never.

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To reduce the risk of infection many won’t unless you ask or they have concerns. Mind checked at 40 weeks but that was it.

When do they start regular vaginal exams at your check ups?

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