Vaginal Exams / Internal Exams - How Do You Feel About Them?

[Miss_Dee]

I had them but didn't have many. 4 in total though only 1 was during labour. The only one I had in my prenatal appointments was at 40 weeks then when I went in to be induced with gels, which didn't end up happening, the morning my waters were broken and then a few hours later. The only reason the midwife wanted to do that last one was because I'd refused syntocin when my waters were broken and progress would shut the doctor up.

[Jellyfish]

I dont feel any option reflects my feelings accurately. I have no problem with internals but I am also comfortable refusing if I feel it unneccesary. I had one internal during each labour when I arrived at hospital (4cm first baby, 7cm second). I found them helpful at the time as I needed convincing with both that I was indeed in labour. Neither led to further intervention.

[BellyBelly]

I added in an option if that helps those who feel there isn't an option for them.