During pregnancy, the prenatal examination items received at different gestational ages may also vary. In the late stage of pregnancy, internal examination is usually indispensable. Many women who are pregnant for the first time are very unfamiliar with internal examination, so they particularly want to know the time of internal examination in the late stage of pregnancy. Therefore, let's take a look at when internal examination is usually done in the late stage of pregnancy?
Mothers who want to give birth naturally can usually undergo an internal examination after 37 weeks, as 37 weeks of pregnancy is already full-term and they may be born at any time. Through internal examination by a doctor, check whether the vagina is unobstructed, determine the condition of the pelvis and bone birth canal, cervical receptivity and dilation, cervical score, and see if it affects the normal delivery of the fetus.
If vaginal bleeding, abnormal vaginal discharge, or suspected premature rupture of membranes are found during pregnancy, internal examination can be performed at any time. After a thorough evaluation in the later stages of pregnancy, preparations can be made for normal childbirth. Pregnancy is approaching the due date, and once there are contractions or redness, the cervix can be checked for dilation to determine if labor has begun.
If there is threatened premature birth, threatened labor, or premature rupture of membranes during pregnancy, it is also recommended to use internal examination to determine the position of the fetal head, cervical dilation, characteristics of amniotic fluid, and determine whether the pelvis is suitable for delivery. However, if diagnosed with placenta previa, unnecessary anal and vaginal examinations should be prohibited. Additionally, most pregnant women may experience redness after undergoing internal examinations.
