So, I've been having pains and stuff lately as you all probably know already. This morning it was so bad it was making me sick. My whole body kept tensing. I went to the NHS Walk-in center and after testing me for kidney problems and water infections there wasn't much else they could do. They gave me a number and when I got home the pains got seriously bad so I rang the number and they put me through to the DELIVERY SUITE! Well, everything is fine, bump has hiccups but the heartbeat was amazing (first time I heard it.) BUT, oh my god! Anyone had their cervix checked?! Jesus christ! I cannot believe how much that hurt. I wanted to throttle the woman. I feel so sick now, and the pains are still there but having been checked over I'm a hell of alot calmer. The woman just kept saying "stop tensing, stop tensing!" I was like "I'll stop tensing when you stop hurting me!" I was getting rude but seriousy I didn't expect it to hurt THAT MUCH! Glad bumps O.K. though obviously

glad you and the baby are ok . just thinking about having a cervix check makes me feel tense thats a no-no zone

i wouldnt like that i dont even like having a smear well done you for not kicking her lol

Glad to hear that everything is ok. Though it's not cool that it hurt so much. Hugs

Glad to hear everything is ok. It hurts SO BAD when they check your cervix. I was on the verge of tears! Take it easy for a while. =)

Glad everything is ok hon. It must have been scary

I'm so not looking forward to getting my cervix checked, its so painful when you're in labor .

i have not had a cervix check yet... and dont know exactly what the procedure is or why is hurts so much? would anyone like to explain... so i can prepare myself!!

The doctors use their fingers and check your cervix to see if its thinning or dialating. Later on when you get closer to your due date they will do one. It just hurts because of the increased blood flow to the cervix, which makes it tender.

The cervix can be quite sensitive for many women. If you've ever had a routine pelvic exam (pap smear) the doc will take a q-tip and gently swipe the cervix to collect cell samples for testing. That can often be felt and it may cause some dull cramping or aching for a few hours.

Also if DH or OH "runs into" it during BD'ing, it can get quite painful for some.

The procedure is exactly as Jenny said, it's the doc or nurse checking the cervix itself for its effacement and dilation.

The key to this procedure (to minimize pain) is to really stay relaxed. The pelvic floor muscles and birth canal can tense up and really make it difficult for the health care professional to locate and judge the cervix. They have to exert more pressure and often can't be as gentle because the patient isn't relaxed.

I always try to remember they don't like having their hand up my hoo hoo any more than I like their hand being there. Just take a deep breath, think of your baby and relax. It's over in a heartbeat.