How do you know when your dilating?

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Sounds so stupid, but how do u know when your dilating? I have seen so many articles on here of women saying how they’re 3cm or what not at 35 weeks but how do you know this? What happened for you to be able to find out?
Or is this just standard? I’m so confused so any input would help shed some light 😂

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It seems to be standard in the US but here it’s not unless medically necessary like bleeding or stretch and sweep or in labour ￼

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Even though it is not an evidence-based practice, many women have their cervix checked my their dr or midwife starting at 35/36 weeks.

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Normally your ob, midwife whoever with do a cervixal check to see how effaced and dilated you may be. Normally they don’t start checking untill around 37-38 weeks however if your having signs or symptoms of labour then they may check you a little bit earlier. It’s basically a normal pelvic exam just they feel around your cervix. Then based on what they feel from experience they say about how effaced (thin) and dilated you are.

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My doctor checked me with my first after 36 weeks. Seems standard at some hospitals and not at others

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Doctors will check your dilation