Dr appointments in third trimester

[tink0428]

Hi ladies I was just wondering when does the Dr start to do vaginal checks at the appointments to check for dialation? I'm 34 weeks 6 days and have an appointment in 2 days and was curious what to expect it's been so long since I had my son I can't remember when they started checking me

[tink0428]

OK thank you ladies!

[mommyof4babiesnoq]

My dr waits til 38 weeks to check unless you are having contractions

[Jamie3115]

My doctor doesnt do the vaginal checks unless her patients want it done. Otherwise she doesnt see a need for them since they are uncomfortable and only creates anxiety. I'm 34 weeks and will see her every week now until I deliver. She may do one closer to the due date but otherwise its not necessary she said.

[tiaspilchuk4]

My doc does vaginal checks starting around 36 weeks!

[neetasd]

http://www.bellybelly.com.au/pregnancy/internal-examinations-during-pregnancy-and-labour-are-exams-really-necessary

[neetasd]

http://www.bellybelly.com.au/pregnancy/internal-examinations-during-pregnancy-and-labour-are-exams-really-necessary

[neetasd]

Do they still do vaginal checks? I believe some docs dont do it at al

[tink0428]

OK then I've already had the strep b test he did it last appointment at 33 weeks I was caught off guard with that because I wasn't tested for that in 2008 with my son

[mommabear61]

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) are common bacteria which are often found in the vagina, rectum or urinary bladder of women. they use a swab to test your vaginal and the rectum. to see if your carry the bacteria if positive they give you an antibiotic when you go into labor. if negative your fine. they will usually do the test between 35 and 37 weeks. they do vaginal checks around 36 weeks.

[momMaggie]

The group b is just a swab in front and back. They're checking for a bacteria. If you have it they'll give you and baby antibiotics in the hospital. I'm having that at my 35 week appointment tomorrow. My doctor doesn't check for dilation or effacing unless I go over. They don't even check at 40 weeks because you can be dilated for weeks and not go into labor. So she won't check until 41 weeks. But other doctors are different.

[tink0428]

What is a group b test?  

[krhae]

My Dr started checking for dilation when I was 36 weeks when they done my group b test .. :)