1. How many exams did you have during pregnancy & labour? I was induced, all up we can remember and count 10 VE's over the course of 36 hours before my c/s but there may have been more that we can't remember. During pregnancy I had a stretch and sweep at 41 weeks.

2. How did you feel about them in pregnancy & labour? the s&s was fine, the VE's during labour were hell, I was active during labour and having to lie on my back was agony. I vomited on DH during one particularly nasty one.

3. Did your carer explain the procedure to you and why they were doing it? Midwives explained that they wanted to see how far I had dilated.

4. Did you feel that your carer did too many or more than you would have liked? Did you feel they were justified? I felt that I had too many but seeing as everything now is hazy, I wonder if they were necessary? I only wanted one in particular when I was 7cms and 3 hours later I wanted to know if I had progressed. Turns out I hadn't and I chose to have an epidural

5. Any other thoughts/comments?