Re: vaginal examinations

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At Sun, 11 Mar 2001, Liz wrote: >
>At Sun, 11 Mar 2001, karn wrote:
>>
>>I reacently asked if somone could help me find out if it is normal for
>>the doctor to do internal examinations.
>>I have hade a reply but I realy want to know why it is done? do I face
>>any risk if I dont have it done
>>and what does the doctor hope to find, ie whats he looking for
>>please help as i am so humiliated at the thought of someone other than
>>my husband touching me there
>>Thanks to anyone who can help
>
>It is very normal, it is done at the first or second visit to the drs
>office at every pregnancy. They are measuring your bone structure,
>among other things to make sure that the baby's going to be able to be
>born naturally, and also making sure that everything is normal. You
>need to have the exam done, they do it everyday and it is nothing to be
>embarrassed about. If you have this fear how do you expect to be able
>to deliver? You're pretty much exposed to anyone in the room. :)
>
>It is over VERY quickly and I promise the dr will be very professional
>and you will be just fine!
>
>--
>Liz
>Calen 1-8-01
>

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