Cervix opening self-exam?

Question

Is there any method to self-detect if the cervix is still closed or if it has started to open now? I just want to check myself before i go to my gynaecologist for the exam. I’m 38 weeks.

Answer

Absolutely you can check yourself! As long as your water hasn’t broken and you don’t have other problems there’s no issue with it. Just make sure your hands are really clean and your nails are trimmed. You just want to get in a comfortable position and than insert two fingers and try to gently feel for your cervix.

Answer

No please don't! Only a medical professional can do that for you.

Answer

Google “The Purple Line in Pregnancy”

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Unfortunately, it not only isn’t recommended to try, but it’s so difficult and virtually impossible to safely reach up there to feel! I totally understand wanting to check! if I could, I would probably check every day😂😂 But because we aren’t trained in how to observe the cervix (thinning, dilation, ect) it can vary so much from our perspective and the actual doctors exam. It would be so disappointing to go in thinking you’re soft, open, and a three and your doctor tells you you’re completely closed and not dilating yet😫 Hang in there, mama!

Cervix opening self-exam?

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