Had my doctors appointment this morning. She checked my cervix for dilation. It was not that bad. If you have had a pap then you can expect it to be almost the same. I was thinking I was gonna be in tears from what other moms on here make it sound like. Had me scared and almost told her no. Smh. Oh and no cramping either. 😄
Female but I am close to labor so I don't know. She was up there for about 40-50 seconds and it was very painful.
@kellyl22, yeah I would not even consider having a male doctor. You are brave.
I've learned there's different degrees of checking bc I was checked twice and it was a piece of cake and the last time was utter brutality lol.
I had a team of OBs two guys doctors and some women , but I was 2 cm and 70% effaced at that point , I gave birth five days later @pdouse 😅
I have a guy Dr too. But my cervix never softened so when they checked me it felt like they were ripping me open
@bluepenguin, 😖now that sounds like it hurts. I have only had women doctors my whole life.
@dabcw3814, oh wow. I would have said something. I am not trying to be in pain for the next few hours to please a doctor.