Can I check myself for dilation?

You can check yourself—but it's still crucial to work with an expert throughout your pregnancy. And if you're checking your own cervix in preparation of a home birth, you should also be working with a certified professional midwife who's trained in handling emergencies.

How do they check if you dilated?

To measure dilation your doctor or nurse will perform a cervical check by inserting two fingers into your vagina and feeling your cervix with their finger tips. Because dilation is a measurement estimated with fingers it can vary if a different nurse or doctor checks you.