Diaper Swappers

chandni3 · 11-30-2012, 10:37 AM

I'm sorry that invaded you like that. That's not right. I had one done when I was overdue and the OB asked first if I wanted it. I did go into labour that night but it was very long and I didn't make progress and wound up needing pitocin. I'm thinking I'll not do cervical checks this time around, I have a midwife so it should be easier to do things differently.

canadianbakers · 11-30-2012, 11:36 AM

I'm sorry they did that to you without consent. Terrible

I would decline any further exams/checks until you are in labor.

I did everything "by the books", for the most part, with my first baby - including cervical checks. It didn't bother me, but then again I had a great OB.
I refused all cervical checks with my second until we were considering induction at 39 weeks - then I wanted one done to factor my Bishops' Score.
I refused them with my 3rd - never had one at all with him.
With my 4th I agreed to one at 41 weeks, including membrane sweep, because, well I was 41 weeks and going for a VBAC.
My 5th was under very different circumstances.
This time I will, again, refuse them probably until labor, unless something unforeseen comes up and warrants one.

lynn97 · 12-01-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by songbird516

I refused them with my first at an OB group and was told candidly by one of the docs that if I wanted to guarantee not getting my membranes swept, that I needed to keep my pants on. That's just what they do.
Eta. I've never had a check in labor. I would not consent to a check unless there was a problem. I have pushed out two babies just fine without anyone telling me if I was ready out how to do it, and with no damage to myself.

Wow!! That is awful! I requested that my OB sweep mine when I was 2 days shy of 40 weeks and she said no. She said that it isn't a reliable method for making a woman go into labor (sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't) and that it is really painful. I agreed and went on my own a few days later.

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Squig'sMumMum · 12-01-2012, 02:26 PM

I refused all checks with both babies. I did get checked with DD2 near the end, but it was because I had bloody show that was like the start of my period and I was a bit freaked out... But no sweeps.
Sorry they did anything and I would just keep your pants on and refuse any further checks. There is no reason for them, they don't help in any way, and only increase risk of infection

MyM&W · 12-01-2012, 06:25 PM

So why exactly do they do cervical checks so early in pregnancy??

RunawayBunny · 12-01-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MyM&W

So why exactly do they do cervical checks so early in pregnancy??

I am curious about yhis

RunawayBunny · 12-01-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MyM&W

So why exactly do they do cervical checks so early in pregnancy??

I am curious about this, too. With DS I was checked at 34 weeks because I was having contractions and they wanted to make sure they weren't dilating. Then, at 40 weeks I asked about getting checked and my OB talked me out of it. I wasnt checked again until I had to be induced. But then my best friend has been checked every week starting at 36 weeks by her OB's recommendation.

BeccaSueCongdon · 12-01-2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MyM&W

So why exactly do they do cervical checks so early in pregnancy??

It depends on which early ones you're referring to. Some care providers will want to do a pelvic exam during your first few visits to assess the size and shape of your pelvis. My first doc did this and didn't even explain what she was doing. I only found out she was taking notes about that when I saw my medical records years later.

newtocloth2 · 12-01-2012, 07:33 PM

I had a CNM with my first, she offered cervical checks starting at 36(?) weeks if patients wanted them, but they were optional. I had a family practice doc with my second, and no cervical checks until labor. This time around I have a midwife, and I don't intend to get cervical checks until labor this time, either. Maybe not even then.

Marbie · 12-01-2012, 07:46 PM

I'm so sorry they did a sweep without asking. With my last pregnancy an OB did that to me as well! It hurt more than a normal cervix check and I only realized later (after posting on DS actually) what had happened. What a jerk that Dr. was!

11-30-2012, 10:37 AM	#31
chandni3 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,336 Ratings: 9 Feedback: 100%	Re: Refusing cervical checks I'm sorry that invaded you like that. That's not right. I had one done when I was overdue and the OB asked first if I wanted it. I did go into labour that night but it was very long and I didn't make progress and wound up needing pitocin. I'm thinking I'll not do cervical checks this time around, I have a midwife so it should be easier to do things differently. __________________ Mommy to sweet daughter K Nov 2011. due June 2013. Wife to wonderful husband D since Sept 2008. Always remembering baby J 10wks ISO: Newborn diapers, BG pocket diapers

11-30-2012, 11:36 AM	#32
canadianbakers Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 8,843 Ratings: 34 Feedback: 100%	Re: Refusing cervical checks I'm sorry they did that to you without consent. Terrible I would decline any further exams/checks until you are in labor. I did everything "by the books", for the most part, with my first baby - including cervical checks. It didn't bother me, but then again I had a great OB. I refused all cervical checks with my second until we were considering induction at 39 weeks - then I wanted one done to factor my Bishops' Score. I refused them with my 3rd - never had one at all with him. With my 4th I agreed to one at 41 weeks, including membrane sweep, because, well I was 41 weeks and going for a VBAC. My 5th was under very different circumstances. This time I will, again, refuse them probably until labor, unless something unforeseen comes up and warrants one. __________________ ~Elena~ Momma to R (10), Z (8), I (7), L (2), & Piper Ann (4.13.13) always missing Elliana Lucy (2.7.12)

12-01-2012, 02:26 PM	#34
Squig'sMumMum Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 4,946 Ratings: 38 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Refusing cervical checks I refused all checks with both babies. I did get checked with DD2 near the end, but it was because I had bloody show that was like the start of my period and I was a bit freaked out... But no sweeps. Sorry they did anything and I would just keep your pants on and refuse any further checks. There is no reason for them, they don't help in any way, and only increase risk of infection __________________ DH & I happily welcomed Squig March '08 and Hiccup March '12 If there are any typos or grammatical errors I was probably NAK, apologies in advance!

12-01-2012, 06:25 PM	#35
MyM&W Registered Users Formerly: maddiesmommy0503 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 6,187 Ratings: 81 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	So why exactly do they do cervical checks so early in pregnancy?? __________________ Thank my Motorola Electrify for any random words. Ashley,wife to ChrisMama to Madison(7) and Wyatt(3) Due with baby #4 around June 18th! and our little bean who's back with God

12-01-2012, 07:33 PM	#39
newtocloth2 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,404 Ratings: 44 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Refusing cervical checks I had a CNM with my first, she offered cervical checks starting at 36(?) weeks if patients wanted them, but they were optional. I had a family practice doc with my second, and no cervical checks until labor. This time around I have a midwife, and I don't intend to get cervical checks until labor this time, either. Maybe not even then. __________________ I'm A, married to my wonderful husband, and mommy to D (6/2007), N (4/2010), and newbie T (2/2013).