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[bebe94]

I have a huge problem with people looking at my private parts. Even doctors. My husband barely gets to look on a good day. So I know that the pelvic exam that the doctor does on the first visit has to happen but I was wondering how long the actual exam takes and what all it entails. Thanks in advance!

[mommygg]

It last about 4minutes at the most probably shorter but seems long lol its super uncomfortable but its worth it for the baby incase u have any infections or anything u dont know about just breath in and close ur eyes lol thats what I usually do

[sharichajewski]

It all kind of dependa where you live. I had a pap test for my first visit but it was really quick. Ive had quite a few internal exams because ive had complications so ive gotten really used to them. Just try qnd relax qnd know it will be over before you know it.

[bebe94]

Thank u all for the support and knowledge :) I feel a little better about the whole thing already!

[mommabear27]

they don't do internals in the uk unless your at due date, unless there's medical necessity before (ie suspected preterm labour or suspected waters going)     i had my 1st at 36w due to hind waters going, then i hsd 4 sweeps and had my waters broken artificially as i went 2 weeks overdue, by that point i didn't really care as just wanted baby out.   just remember that the dr sees hundreds of lady bits in his career and to him it's just another day,no different to you seeing your hand every day, if that makes sense :) x

[halerz90]

I didn't like the idea of it, but when it was actually happening I didn't even care. They drape you, so you can't see anything, so it doesn't really feel like you're exposed. Your doctor will be very professional and make you comfortable. You'll be fine. It's not a big deal once you get there, it's just the anticipation that's the hard part. Once you're done you'll say, "that wasn't so bad!"

[bebe94]

Yea the fact that they do it everyday does help ease the idea...

[bebe94]

So some ppl r saying they haven't ever gotten one and other say they have... does it just depend on the doctor?

[beki21]

ul be fine, they make u feel so comfortable and just remember they really do see it everyday.

[bebe94]

Thanks I am so nervous and my family is saying that I am messed up because I told my husband that when the doctor is down there I don't want him going down there to look too... idk this is so much more stressful then it should be but I can't help how I feel

[mizy_g]

They do that? i haven't gotten it done hmm weird but id feel the same way

[Bubbs92]

I have my first midwives appointment on Friday, and they didn't mention anything about sticking anything up there. I have the same problem, I don't even like my hubby to look down there.

[beki21]

I was the same, i hated the idea! I live in the uk so i didnt get a examination untill i was overdue for a sweep but i was so nervous. I ended up having LOADS of examinations done in the end because i didnt progress but in the end there was a room full of doctors ect and i really did not give a **** tbh. Ul be fine.

[bebe94]

Yea I am hoping that the whole labor thing will distract me from the fact that everyone is looking at my vag...

[bebe94]

I am only 7 weeks

[First_Time_Mommy22]

Both mine lasted bout a minute.. they are not long..they just really insert this thing nd then swab nd pull it out nd ur done..I bet ur gonna have a tough time wen u go into labor bout tht lol unless being in labor makes u forget bout both liken anyone Look down there lol

[carissa_rae]

A finger in the vajayjay and some pushing lol how many weeks are you?