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7765842 tn?1406963224

40+1 membrane sweep update

so after my big pannic and worry about the sweep i had it today and wow was strange getting undressed in there! the actual sweep. . . yes was very uncomfortable but didnt last long and luckily my midwife today was a bubbly lady and explained everything which made me feel alot more comfortable.
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7765842 tn?1406963224
basically the midwife or whoever performs it for you sweep their finger around the inside of your cervix to get some horemones moving which CAN kickstart labour for some ladies. doesnt work for everyone but theres no harm trying.
not very comfortable like. lol
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10507517 tn?1413289594
What exactly happens with a membrane sweep? I see people post about it but I've never heard of it lol
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