membrane sweep question

[k2a2e1]

I'm 39wks 4dys and at my doctors appointment this morning he performed a membrane sweep which was very painful and now I notice when I use the bathroom and wipe there's some brownish discharge and I've been in pain ever since and I've been getting contractions but not consistent. Is this normal?

[marteaga17]

It's normal to have spotting after a membrane sweep. Also it's normal for contractions to come and for your water to break.  That was the point of the sweep. I had one today as well, but she asked if I wanted one depending if I was dialted. I told her yes, because it speeds up the labor process or at least it did with my second pregnancy.  

[k2a2e1]

Thanks. .I didn't realize was going to do it either. Boy did that hurt

[mege26]

I think my Dr called it scrapping the membranes... I had it done. Wasn't warned that it was going to be so painful! Would have appreciated a warning! Won't do that again! Maybe call and ask Dr. Its supposed to help you go into labor faster. I think I recall reading in one of my books that there can be a risk of infection. I only remember I hurt when she did it but that was all.