What’s the Big Deal About Cervical Exams & Should You Say Yes or No? with Lo Mansfield | Episode 21

Join YBYB: www.thelabormama.com/birth & use the code PODCAST to save 20%Lo gets into the fascinating world of cervical exams. As a mama of four and a former labor and postpartum RN, Lo uses her blend of real-life experience and expert insights to demystify this often misunderstood topic. She shares what a cervical exam entails, when and why they might be offered, and the significance of the key metrics: dilation, effacement, position, consistency, and station. Lo also emphasizes the importance of informed consent, presenting the pros and cons of cervical exams and empowering listeners to make their own choices regarding their pregnancy and labor. Tune in for practical advice, relatable stories, and a reminder that ultimately, you get to decide what's best for your body and your baby.Helpful Timestamps:01:25 Today's Topic: The Cervix and Cervical Exams04:36 The Cervix: Anatomy and Function08:15 Understanding Cervical Exams18:48 Pros and Cons of Cervical Exams27:19 Alternatives to Cervical Exams29:21 Final Thoughts and TakeawaysMore from this episode:Listen to The Emotional Signposts of Labor (an Episode for Every Birth Partner to Hear)About your host:Lo Mansfield, MSN, RNC-OB, CLC is a registered nurse, mama of 4, and a birth, baby, and motherhood enthusiast. She is both the host of the Lo & Behold podcast and the founder of The Labor Mama.For more education, support and “me too” from Lo, please visit herwebsite and check out her online courses and digital guides for birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum/newborns. You can also follow @thelabormama and @loandbehold_thepodcast on Instagram and join her email list here.For more pregnancy, birth, postpartum and motherhood conversation each week, be sure to subscribe to The Lo & Behold podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you prefer to listen! A request: If this episode meant something to you, would you consider a 5 star rating and leaving us a review? Yes, we read them, and yes, they help keep L & B going! ♥️Connect with Lo more on: INSTAGRAM | TIK TOK | PINTEREST | FACEBOOK DisclaimerOpinions shared by guests of this show are their own, and do not always reflect those of The Labor Mama platform. Additionally, the information you hear on this podcast or that you receive via any linked resources should not be considered medical advice. Please see our full disclaimer here.Additionally, we may make a small commission from some of the links shared with you. Please know, this comes at no additional cost to you, supports our small biz, and is a way for us to share brands and products with you that we genuinely love.Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services