first pregnancy

[mamainmay]

Hi! Ok so i'm 31 weeks 5 days and i'm just wondering when should my doctor start checking to see how far dialated I am? And should I have another u/s..I had the first dating u/s and then the one to tell the gender and then I got a 3D u/s..should they do another one?

[steph_ut]

It depends on your doc with checking your cervix. Mine leaves that decision to me but did say last time that if I went over, he would check (or if I was concerned). I would just as soon be left alone so I didn't opt for it and the first time I was checked for dilation was at my admission to l&d since I went in to labor the day before my due date.

The only reason I would get another ultrasound at this point (close to you) is if he can't feel the head in my pelvis or there is some other reason for concern.

[kai0912]

unless they suspect baby is rather large or small or suspect a problem depending on your insurance you.may not get another u/s.... and most drs start to check for dialation when you being to go weekly at 36 weeks

[sehale]

I believe they start checking you cervix at 36 weeks (not 100% sure). I'm 29 weeks and my doctor said I won't get another ultrasound unless it's medically needed. So you may not.