I'm 38 weeks 5 days and feeling lots of pressure and such too. I was checked today and only 2cm. Unfortunately not close even with pressure.
I am on my 4th c-section also, I am 30 weeks, I dont even start my every 2 week appt until June 4 when I will be like 32 weeks...also he never checks me for anything. I literally go in and listen to my nugget and he measures my belly. That's it!
I'm due tomorrow & they haven't checked. The reasoning is that you could be dilated, but doesn't indicate labor.
I declined being check and only had it done at 36 weeks. It was my 3rd c-section. I have never dilated more than 1. If you have a history of not progressing and you aren't having any contractions that may be why you aren't being checked. But if you want to be checked let your doctor know.that it is not a request and that you want it done.
Some doctors don't check til you're in labour. It's not necessary.