02-22-2019, 02:48 AM
Dr. Hughes performs the cervical exam and when he is finished he covers Cairi back up with her blanket and removes his gloves. “I know those exams aren’t comfortable but you did great. You are already at two centimeters but if you aren’t having contractions yet we have a couple of options. We can wait to see if labor starts on its own or we can start you on Pitocin and induce labor. I know it seems early but twins often come early and the exams performed in the ER show that they are ready to be born. The decision is up to you.” He tells her while he records his exam in her chart to give her a few minutes to think about her decision.