Uy, totally normal ang kaba mo, lalo na first time! IE (internal exam) can feel uncomfortable talaga, pero hindi siya kailangan painful, it's more of a pressure or weird sensation lang, and it only lasts a few seconds each time, so it's bearable. The good news is your OB will do it only when medically necessary (like to check cervical opening closer to labor or if may concerns), hindi every visit, so hindi mo aabutin yung maraming IE if walang need. Best mo gawin is tiwala sa doctor mo and tell them you're anxious, most OBs will explain what they're doing at each step, which helps calm the nerves. Mas okay na alam mo what's coming kaya hindi ka surprised, and remember labor itself is the goal, hindi ang IE, so focus mo doon na lang.
Sissy tatagan mo ang loob mo kase hindi naman sa tinatakot kita, mas masakit hamak ang panganganak. Tatagan mo ang loob mo at palaging sabihin na kaya mo. Kakayanin mo yan kapag naging positive ka kase malakas ang mind natin. Yan din ang naging secret ko para makapag normal delivery. Tapang at positive self talk