so when I was in the hospital the other day for my contractions, the doctor checked me. first she used this thing idk…

so when I was in the hospital the other day for my contractions, the doctor checked me. first she used this thing idk what it was called but it fucking hurt. she said she was getting a specimen sample?? idk what that is. but anyway, then she checked me with her fingers. but anyway, the specimen sample hurt like a bitch😩

can someone explain to me what she did ? idek!