re: What is up from the cervix when the mucus plug is lost? Stic

Ya know what's funny is that some of the posters who are do horrified by the concept of checking your own body are probably considering home births LOL

Kind of a contradiction, eh

<blockquote><b>Quoting Safka9973:</b>" Studies have shown that there is actually a ton of bacteria on the sterile gloves Drs use to check. This ... [snip!] ... there. And how much watching does SO do before, and after rubbing his hands all over that and stuffing it up there? Seriously"</blockquote>



Um, no. Checking yourself at home when you haven't been properly trained to is risky. What do you think there is to it? Just jamming your fingers up there? Incorrect.

Quoting Safka9973:" Ya know what's funny is that some of the posters who are do horrified by the concept of checking your own body are probably considering home births LOL Kind of a contradiction, eh"

I did do a home water birth, in a sterlized water birth tub, mid wives wore gloves. Also used chux pads and my cervix was never checked.. I'm not afraid of germs, just don't see the point of checking in healthy pregnancy.

<blockquote><b>Quoting LEGENDARY JAS ♥:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Safka9973:</b>" Studies have shown that there is actually a ... [snip!] ... you haven't been properly trained to is risky. What do you think there is to it? Just jamming your fingers up there? Incorrect."</blockquote>




OMG- I never knew I needed training on how to finger my vag!

Do they offer classes for this?

<blockquote><b>Quoting Safka9973:</b>" Ya know what's funny is that some of the posters who are do horrified by the concept of checking your own body are probably considering home births LOL Kind of a contradiction, eh"</blockquote>




Um no not really all the midwives I checked out advocated not checking.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Jessica-Jade:</b>" Im not upset about what your saying so i have nothing to "suck up" just full of bitchy over opinionated mums "</blockquote>

My opinion is an educated one, not something I found on google. But go on ahead and kep checking yourself.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Safka9973:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting LEGENDARY JAS ♥:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting ... [snip!] ... OMG- I never knew I needed training on how to finger my vag! Do they offer classes for this?"</blockquote>


You're an idiot. I'm a licensed nurse dear, there's a technique when it comes to checking a cervix.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Clk:</b>" I did do a home water birth, in a sterlized water birth tub, mid wives wore gloves. Also used chux pads ... [snip!] ... chux pads and my cervix was never checked.. I'm not afraid of germs, just don't see the point of checking in healthy pregnancy."</blockquote>




That's cool. Don't check if you don't see the point. I personally, think it is very fascinating.

<blockquote><b>Quoting kate & tilly:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Safka9973:</b>" Ya know what's funny is that some of the posters ... [snip!] ... Kind of a contradiction, eh"</blockquote> Um no not really all the midwives I checked out advocated not checking."</blockquote>



The pint I was making was on exposure to germs and sterile procedures.

Quoting Safka9973:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Clk:</b>" I did do a home water birth, in a sterlized water ... [snip!] ... That's cool. Don't check if you don't see the point. I personally, think it is very fascinating."

I was actually trying to understand, but OP won't answer me lol. Basically you do it just because you like to, is that correct? I'm sincerely asking questions here.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Clk:</b>" I was actually trying to understand, but OP won't answer me lol. Basically you do it just because you like to, is that correct? I'm sincerely asking questions here."</blockquote>




For me- yes. When I get near the end I always check every day because it is so neat to check my progression and feel my baby's head right there!

<blockquote><b>Quoting LEGENDARY JAS ♥:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Safka9973:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting LEGENDARY ... [snip!] ... this?"</blockquote> You're an idiot. I'm a licensed nurse dear, there's a technique when it comes to checking a cervix."</blockquote>




I'm a DOCTOR so I possibly have more training than you dear.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Safka9973:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting LEGENDARY JAS ♥:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting ... [snip!] ... when it comes to checking a cervix."</blockquote> I'm a DOCTOR so I possibly have more training than you dear."</blockquote>



I'm an astronaut. Top that

Hey- OP-

I got irritated with everyone telling you what to do with your body and just now realized you never received an answer!

In reply- your cervix the dilation of your cervix is accompanied with bleeding. This is natural, normal and to be expected.

Quoting Safka9973:" <blockquote><b>Quoting LEGENDARY JAS ♥:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting ... [snip!] ... when it comes to checking a cervix."</blockquote> I'm a DOCTOR so I possibly have more training than you dear."

In checking the cervix? DOUBTFUL. That is one of the most basic techniques, while it needs proper training, it doesn't take a Ph.D to get it down.