Stripping the membranes???!!!!!???!!!!

[JustMe0925]

I went to my doctors appt today (37w5d) and my doctor asked me if I wanted to have my membranes stripped.  I had no clue what that was.  She then explained what "stripping the membranes" meant and I was a bit nervous at first but then I told her I wanted to do it.  She scheduled me to have them stripped on Tuesday morning (May 20th) and she said I should have my baby that day to 2 days later.  Has anyone ever had this done??  And if so, how many times and did you have them stripped and did it start your labor???  

[irrelevance]

Does rocking help move things along.. lol I know that's random, but they say bouncing and that's a lot of work. I've been sitting here with my legs spread across my chair [because it's comfortable that way] and rocking my belly back and forth. It sounds silly but it kinda feels good. I was just curious.. Hahaha

[JoyRenee]

Here's something from the website KStarr gave you that I find promising as you say you're spotting:

"You are loosening the plug, and will probably carry it with you as you withdraw your hand. It's a good sign that you stripped the membranes well. Let the mom know she may find more bloody show through the day. If labor doesn't begin within 24 hours, the plug should reform."

So you still have time to have that baby on your own.

[JoyRenee]

Well before they admit you to the hospital for induction (hooking you up to Pitocin), they will strip your membranes. Do they have a date scheduled for you to go in already? Because if you don't go into labor within 48 hours, they'll probably have you go in and hook you up to Pitocin and possibly break your water.

I'm sorry it was so painful (I remember how it was)! BUT the contractions may start up again. Don't lose hope!!! WALK, have sex, bounce on an exercise ball or the edge of your bed. Keep moving and hopefully you'll go into labor on your own.

[Mishy_88]

Thank u guys fro the info i have no children yet but i sure am learning a lot !

[blueeyedtabbycat]

I had a lot of cramping and a dull ache in my back.
Did you read that website posted by KStarr07?? That was very interesting and I have had it done 2x's!!!!


  

[JustMe0925]

I think she wanted to see if the stripping would work before she induces.


TO:: Those that the stripping worked for..

After you had it done, did you feel any diffenent??  Were you getting contractions or anything??  Or did you feel fine until your labor began???  

Right after I had it done I had cramping, spotting and some irregular contractions but now that it's been over 11 hours I am back to normal.