I did something really utterly STUPID!

lillprutten · Nov 23rd, 2009, 17:12 PM

I have been worried about the length of my cervix for some time now.
So I decided, in all rush, to try to feel how long it was by myself.
So I took one of those doctor's gloves on my right hand.
Sat my butt down the toilet (as it presses the cervix more down, easier to feel) and had the glove on my hand and felt the cervix several times as i wanted to be sure how many centimeters i estimated.

Now I am regretting I ever did this and am concerned about the impacts it may have on the cervix.
Do you think it'll be alright?
At least I used gloves.
But I must of made some harm by feeling it up and down so many times and touching it, surely.
I felt the "hole" of the cervix two times, so at least I didnt do too much touching there.

I am scared of telling my midwife this, what will she think of me if I put my baby in harm by doing this?
I just felt and I knew my gyn wouldnt check the length of my cervix.

lillprutten · Nov 23rd, 2009, 17:31 PM

Oh gosh was it that stupid that noone dares to reply

mandylou · Nov 23rd, 2009, 17:32 PM

sorry, I dont know the answer hun, im sure it wont be that bad. try not to worry.

xxx

Phexia · Nov 23rd, 2009, 17:37 PM

I don't really think it's stupid, I've checked a couple of times myself and there's a thread about checking your own cervix in the third tri section. TMI but my OH's fingers go in there all the time, so I don't see the harm in me checking if I make sure to wash my hands first etc. Surely my bacteria must be less harmful to my own body than my OH's

lillprutten · Nov 23rd, 2009, 17:37 PM

Thank you, I just couldnt stop myself from doing it but now afterwards I regret it so much.

I dont know if I should tell my midwife this, I feel like a total moron to have had done this!

What if i irritate the cervix now and something happens or if I get a terrible infection?
I read all sort of terrible things on google when i tried to google it.

Windmills · Nov 23rd, 2009, 17:39 PM

You probably haven't done any harm, but it probably isn't something you should do regularly iykwim? Risk of bacteria or damaging something.
I'm not sure how you'd know how long or short your cervix is anyway just by feeling

but that's probably just because I never have!

Gypsy_Punk · Nov 23rd, 2009, 17:40 PM

I have no idea what to feel for or how far up it is!

Windmills · Nov 23rd, 2009, 17:43 PM

Me either Jo! Literally not a clue. I should have paid more attention somewhere along the line

emera35 · Nov 23rd, 2009, 17:44 PM

I would have to say that if we are fine to have sex during pregnancy, I seriously doubt you could have done yourself any damage, especially with a hygenic glove.
I have certainly checked the same areas myself (I believe in staying familiar with my own body so that i can be aware of any changes i have that might need checking out by a doctor) and its never done any damage to me. Just make sure you wash your hands well before and after.

If its worrying you in any way then tell your midwife about it, I'm sure she will have heard it all before in her time and can reassure you

lillprutten · Nov 23rd, 2009, 17:45 PM

Do you think I can tell my midwife without been seen as a lunie?
I am so ashamed of this.
I am just scared as I have been told by another gyn a few years ago that my cervix is very short.
And I instinctively know this gyn I have now wont do a cervix check.
In fact I am quite sure most gyns in this country wouldnt do a cervix check unless you lost a baby or two before in second trimester:/
I am just feeling like I dont want to risk anything. Why should a woman have to go thru hell before she gets help?
I rather get the examination before so I know I dont have to worry about that, but as usual you cant force medical people to do anything so I suppose I will have to try to relax and hope for the best:/

And I hope my cervix will be alright, gosh I feel so guilty, what if anything happens because of my stupidity!

Nov 23rd, 2009, 17:12 PM	#1
lillprutten Other Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 761	I did something really utterly STUPID! I have been worried about the length of my cervix for some time now. So I decided, in all rush, to try to feel how long it was by myself. So I took one of those doctor's gloves on my right hand. Sat my butt down the toilet (as it presses the cervix more down, easier to feel) and had the glove on my hand and felt the cervix several times as i wanted to be sure how many centimeters i estimated. Now I am regretting I ever did this and am concerned about the impacts it may have on the cervix. Do you think it'll be alright? At least I used gloves. But I must of made some harm by feeling it up and down so many times and touching it, surely. I felt the "hole" of the cervix two times, so at least I didnt do too much touching there. I am scared of telling my midwife this, what will she think of me if I put my baby in harm by doing this? I just felt and I knew my gyn wouldnt check the length of my cervix.
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Nov 23rd, 2009, 17:31 PM	#2
lillprutten Other Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 761	Oh gosh was it that stupid that noone dares to reply
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Nov 23rd, 2009, 17:32 PM	#3
mandylou Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ex pat. Gibraltar Posts: 1,244	sorry, I dont know the answer hun, im sure it wont be that bad. try not to worry. xxx

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Phexia Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Reykjavík/Iceland Posts: 5,453	I don't really think it's stupid, I've checked a couple of times myself and there's a thread about checking your own cervix in the third tri section. TMI but my OH's fingers go in there all the time, so I don't see the harm in me checking if I make sure to wash my hands first etc. Surely my bacteria must be less harmful to my own body than my OH's

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Nov 23rd, 2009, 17:37 PM	#5
lillprutten Other Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 761	Thank you, I just couldnt stop myself from doing it but now afterwards I regret it so much. I dont know if I should tell my midwife this, I feel like a total moron to have had done this! What if i irritate the cervix now and something happens or if I get a terrible infection? I read all sort of terrible things on google when i tried to google it.
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Nov 23rd, 2009, 17:39 PM	#6
Windmills Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 8,414	You probably haven't done any harm, but it probably isn't something you should do regularly iykwim? Risk of bacteria or damaging something. I'm not sure how you'd know how long or short your cervix is anyway just by feeling but that's probably just because I never have!

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Gypsy_Punk AutoSignup (SAAB) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,762	I have no idea what to feel for or how far up it is!

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Windmills Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 8,414	Me either Jo! Literally not a clue. I should have paid more attention somewhere along the line

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Nov 23rd, 2009, 17:44 PM	#9
emera35 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 1,904	I would have to say that if we are fine to have sex during pregnancy, I seriously doubt you could have done yourself any damage, especially with a hygenic glove. I have certainly checked the same areas myself (I believe in staying familiar with my own body so that i can be aware of any changes i have that might need checking out by a doctor) and its never done any damage to me. Just make sure you wash your hands well before and after. If its worrying you in any way then tell your midwife about it, I'm sure she will have heard it all before in her time and can reassure you

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Nov 23rd, 2009, 17:45 PM	#10
lillprutten Other Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 761	Do you think I can tell my midwife without been seen as a lunie? I am so ashamed of this. I am just scared as I have been told by another gyn a few years ago that my cervix is very short. And I instinctively know this gyn I have now wont do a cervix check. In fact I am quite sure most gyns in this country wouldnt do a cervix check unless you lost a baby or two before in second trimester:/ I am just feeling like I dont want to risk anything. Why should a woman have to go thru hell before she gets help? I rather get the examination before so I know I dont have to worry about that, but as usual you cant force medical people to do anything so I suppose I will have to try to relax and hope for the best:/ And I hope my cervix will be alright, gosh I feel so guilty, what if anything happens because of my stupidity!
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