Does cervical maturity test hurt?

Cervical ripeness tests are generally not too uncomfortable. Tests to assess cervical ripeness include ultrasound measurements of cervical length or vaginal exams. The specific method is to touch the vagina to see cervical dilation, cervical canal length, cervical hardness, cervical orifice position, etc., to determine cervical ripeness. It can predict whether it is suitable for natural labor or whether it can be induced. If the cervix is immature, it is necessary to stimulate the cervix in time to promote maturity, prevent prolonged pregnancy, and reduce the rate of cesarean section. Under normal circumstances, doctors do not routinely perform cervical maturity tests. This test will only be performed if contractions cannot be naturally initiated or special reasons require labor.