A Cervical Check is not a Crystal Ball
There is so much emphasis on cervical dilation, when in reality it is one of many ways that labor progresses. Some mainstream providers even pressure pregnant people into cervical exams at prenatal appointments. Unless there is a legitimate clinical concern (ie: signs of preterm labor), this is not only unnecessary, it could also be harmful. Any time we touch the cervical opening, we are potentially introcucing bacteria from the vagina up into the uterus. While the amniotic sac is protective, it is not impermeable to bacteria and yeast. Some mainstream providers even perform a “membrane sweep” without their patient’s consent. A cervical exam should not hurt. If it takes a long time and is painful it is likely your provider performed a sweep under the guise of a routine dilation check.
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