Internals???

Can someone explain what they are, what they do and why do they do them? I feel soo clueless...

Re: Internals???

They do them toward the end of your pregnancy. The doctor checks to see if the cervix has thinned and if any dialation is there.
I don't think you HAVE to have them though. You can say no.

Re: Internals???

What Tracey said. In all honestly if you have a normal pregnancy they mean nothing. They don't predict labor.
They are uncomfortable and you can refuse them if you want.

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My internals began at 37 weeks.

The doctor puts his finger up in you and checks to see if your cervix is dialating at all.

My doctor has been very gentle and its not all that painful - he just puts alittle pressure for a split second and thats it.

The whole internal appt lasts about 5 minutes.

Doctor just wants to see if you are progressing at all and if your cervix is preparing for labor - its somewhat of an indication that your body is on its way to delivery but it really doesn't estimate a due date at all.

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I am 37 weeks and have one this Thursday My midwife wants to see if there are any changes. She told me she will be able to give me an idea of how things are progressing.

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Thanks... I have no clue!!! I was getting kinda scared....