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Internal examinations

27 replies

girlylala0807 · 26/10/2008 14:57

This may seem like a bit of a dumb question...

However,

There seems to be alot of negative vibes about these examinations on this thread, I have got a few months before im due yet but am getting worried now!!!

What exactly is involved here? What aare they checking for and is it 100 percent necesarry?

xxx

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girlylala0807 · 27/10/2008 16:46

Star6,

Only ever had one smear, it was ok, no pain just totally mortifying!!!

I have 2 lovely midwives looking after me at the moment so I think i will discuss it with them to and see what they say.

xx

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mamatilly · 27/10/2008 18:12

i didn't have any internals with first baby, midwife seemed very tuned in to how my labour was progressing,

second baby due imminently and i hope to not have any this time. i have put in birth plan no internals please, but will request one if i feel the need... i could imagine if it is a very lengthy process, i might want an internal to check that something is happening somewhere....

good luck xxx

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