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Membrane sweep experiences?
I just went to my 38 week appointment and my doctor said my cervix is very soft but I'm only one fingertip dilated. She also said if I'm dilated more at my next appointment in a week she'll do a membrane sweep if I want one. Has anyone had any experiences with this? I'm a ftm so I have no idea!
Had mine done last week during my 38 week appt. I was 2cm dilated but it didn't work for me. It only helped me loose my mucus plug the next day and had some going off andjon contractions but not consistent. I'll be asking for another one tomorrow during my 39 week appt. Hopefully it'll work this time.
I had one with my daughter at 38 weeks and a few days.. worked like a charm had the sweep and then had sex later that night and went into labor in the middle of the morning
Yeah I get one ever time I go. It doesn't start labor itjust kkind of helps move things along... Helps progress the pregnancy which I think is good I don't want a two week overdue baby
I assume is to help you kick start labor. Start dilating and preparing your body for labor. Good luck!!!
Your midwife or doctor will carry out the procedure. During an internal examination, she will sweep a finger around your cervix (neck of your womb). This action should separate the membranes of the amniotic sac surrounding your baby from your cervix. This separation releases hormones (prostaglandins) which may kick-start your labour.
The procedure may also be called a stretch and sweep, because if a sweep isn't possible, your midwife may still try to stretch or massage your cervix. This stimulation may be enough to start the ripening of your cervix. If your cervix then starts to soften and open, your midwife may be able to do a proper sweep next time she sees you.
A membrane sweep increases the likelihood that labour will start within 48 hours. It has a higher chance of working if your cervix is already softening and preparing for labour. Rest assured that it doesn't increase the risk of infection for you or your baby.
The procedure may also be called a stretch and sweep, because if a sweep isn't possible, your midwife may still try to stretch or massage your cervix. This stimulation may be enough to start the ripening of your cervix. If your cervix then starts to soften and open, your midwife may be able to do a proper sweep next time she sees you.
A membrane sweep increases the likelihood that labour will start within 48 hours. It has a higher chance of working if your cervix is already softening and preparing for labour. Rest assured that it doesn't increase the risk of infection for you or your baby.
"A membrane sweep is a way of bringing on labour when you're overdue. It'll be the first step your midwife or doctor offers, before other methods of induction, to get your labour going..." thats what i got from the baby center website. . . Idk
Yeah my doctor said she would have done one for me now but I'm not dilated enough so we'll have to try again next week :(
Same thing with me monday. I went to the hospital because I could have sworn I had contractions and they told me I wasn't dilated. They said something about calling your Dr for a membrane sweep. Idk wats going on . Smh
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