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getting checked

When you go to the dr when did they start checking u or have they always checked u? I only got checked at my first apt n then now I'm guessing they Will start again cuz I'm 36 weeks but my mil said they always checked her every time she went in
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My Dr starts checking at 37 weeks
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My doctor started checking my cervix at 36 weeks. I've been getting checked every week since then. 38 weeks now.
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Weirdly, i didnt ever have to take my pants off at all the whole pregnancy til i was 35 weeks ..now my doc checks my cervix every week.
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It depends on your dr and you.  I just had my 36 week appt (I'm actually closer to 37 weeks) and didn't get checked. If you want them to check you can ask,  and if you don't want them to you can ask if it's necessary
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36 weeks
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When u start having weekly appointments
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My doctor doesn't start checking until 36 weeks.
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