Anyone check their cervix?

[MadamRose]

I found a site online that tells you what to feel for. When I first ever tried a few weeks ago I couldn't really feel anything, but as the weeks have gone on and it starts to feel different you realise your feeling the right thing as it gradually changes x

Do you know what the site is as i would be intrested to read hun

 

[PreggyEggy]

In my opinion, there's nothing wrong with checking your own cervix, to be honest, I think it's good to familiarise yourself with your body! If you've never felt it before pregnancy though, I'm not sure you'll know what to look for.

Only once have I managed to reach mine while pregnant, and it feels totally different to before, I almost didn't recognise it! lol I was curious, hehe.

I've not checked mine for dilation though...and I think I'm sort of tempted, but I have to ask, does it hurt? I'm not sure if I'm comfortable with the idea of actually poking inside it, lol. I've had a few pains in mine today though, is that a good sign?

 

[majm1241]

This is interesting to me. I too would have no idea what to look for! Of course I am WAY too early to even think about going in and poking about! LOL

 

[silver_penny]

I honestly find that checking my own cervix is easier and less painful than someone else checking. You know when or if you are causing pain and can stop immediately. Plus, you are less apt to give yourself an infection, which is why the mw's have to use sterile gloves. As has been said before, just make sure your hands are clean. I would also make sure that your nails are trimmed so you don't scratch anything or get it caught on the bags and accidentally break your waters.

With that being said, I have checked mine a few times, and can definitely tell a difference (and yes, a pregnant cervix feels a lot different from a non-pregnant cervix!). I can feel baby's head is engaged, and the cervix is effacing (becoming thinner) There is also so dilation, anywhere between 2-3 cm.

 

[LALSmith]

I'll try to find the site in a sec. No it didn't hurt me at all. It was obvious it was my cervix as it was open, like I said before I couldn't really feel much at all the first time I checked, couldn't distinguise what was what but yesterday I could obviously put my fingers into something - a hole. On the sites I've read they all say it feels like lips - which is really the only way I can discribe it also. Like wet puckered lips lol. But no it didn't feel painful in the slightest. I'd say your vagina probably has to be quite wet to slide inn& up with ease but I've felt wet for last few weeks as a result of increased watery discharge so it's easy for me to get up there lol. Sorry if tmi.
I'll try to find that site now x

 

[MadamRose]

I know this sound like a stupid question, but is it easy to reach with just one finger and whats the best position to do it in sorry i feel a bit embarrased asking a question like that.

 

[LALSmith]

https://prepforlabor.tripod.com/id14.html

hope that works.

I found for me that the best way to check is to squat right down so your bum is touching your heals. I don't know why but I also find that I've got better access with my left hand lol, I can feel a lot more. It is quite difficult, sometimes I can reach further up than other times but basically you just go up as far as you can to you back passage. Sorry if tmi but if you push backwards you can actually feel that's your obviously pushing against your bum. If you find that your finger(s) do reach a hole that will be your cervix. I have to say when it wasn't open i wasn't sure if that was it or not but now I've felt it closed & open I know for definate it is my cervix. Hope this helps for anyone who's curious. If not read that site - prob help you more lol x

 

[LALSmith]

Just to add at first I only use my middle finger to get a feel & then I add my forefinger to give me a more accurate feel.. Lol

 

[lexi88]

I know this sound like a stupid question, but is it easy to reach with just one finger and whats the best position to do it in sorry i feel a bit embarrased asking a question like that.

Glad u asked.. i wanna know too

 

[Irish Baby]

right.... goin checking it out down there.... wish me luck

 

[MadamRose]

I do believe i found mine like 98% sure and if it was i beleive im about 2cm as could fit both fingers in (sorry tmi) is it normal to be 2cm at just before 37weeks?

 

[LALSmith]

I've read quite a few times that women can be slightly dilated for a few weeks before anything happens so yeah you could be.. x

 

[Phinners]

I'm still bemused as to why anyone would want to check their cervix, what exactly is everyone checking for??

 

[lexi88]

I dont think I have one
Well i found something with a like whole/dent in middle but i had to go back and OVER the lump to feel the whole not straight up if u know what i mean
Fingers EXTRA clean, Nails short

 

[MadamRose]

I know baby was 2/5 engaged a week and a half ago and maybe more engaged and i know that can help with dilation so im hoping its a good sign as really dont wanna go over due

 

[Phinners]

I may go scrub up and see what all the fuss is about...

 

[Irish Baby]

well i checked there and i dont think i have one either or else my fingers arent long enough but i didnt reach any finishing point what does this mean lol

 

[MadamRose]

I may go scrub up and see what all the fuss is about...

You can sometimes work out if your cervix is changing starting to dilate or soften or enface. And sometimes it nice to know and its also nicer than someone else doing it for you

 

[Phinners]

I cant reach it. Oh well.

 

[Irish Baby]

me either ....