. It's an effective way to progress labor when you are near or past your due date. According . #6 jenniferttc1, Oct 4, 2013. Had a stretch and sweep a few hours ago and doctor said I was 3 cm dilated. . In United Kingdom every one out of five females are induced with artificial pain for delivery. Gonna go for a long walk tonight. I hope you're mum will be able to meet and spend time with the baby too. The doctor did a membrane sweep today (never had one done) little uncomfortable but I feel fine no contractions etc..Seems like I've been pregnant forever! Today marks 39 weeks 4 days. PRINCESZxo 20/08/13 I went to my doc appointment today and requested A membrane sweep to get things going. After 37 to 38 weeks, your body is likely to become very tired, and it would be ideal to start inducing labor. Have induction planned for 13 answers /. Membrane sweep at 38 weeks For a woman expecting to deliver twins, with a vaginal delivery being anticipated, you are likely to have your first sweep at 37 weeks. Membrane sweep 4-5cm dilated: So I'm 40+2 days today FTM & decided to get a membrane sweep done today & my midwife says I'm 4-5 cm dilated! Membrane sweeps don't have great odds for starting labor, I believe the statistic is 1 in 8 women will go into labor 24-48 hours after their sweep. Last post: 28/07/2011 at 8:48 pm. I've felt cramps since the sweep this morning and had some pink spotting and mild contractions. Had a sweep today 38+3 at 4cm/70% effaced. 27/07/2011 at 1:03 pm. Fi. I so hope labor will start in the next day or 2 for us. Was still 3 cm at 39 week appointment. When I went back a week later for my 39 week apt I was actually 8 cm dilated and not in labor. . Dr said same thing, that he would see me within 24 hours. He said if I am dilated then it's not problem. My doctor checks my cervix and I'm walking around 4cm dilated! It worked with my first son Westyn, so I decided to test it ou. Hi all, my due date is tomorrow with baby 2, I am hoping for a VBAC!! Sweep at 2-3cm dilated - worked for anyone?? 38 weeks membrane sweep. Sweeping the membranes is generally done inside the cervix where the waters are lifted away from the side of the uterus slightly decreasing support and encouraging engagement. lolabeans1 member September 2014 My last pregnancy I had a membrane sweep done at 38 weeks when I was 4 cm dilated. This was at 11:00am and I have lost my mucus plug now I think (tmi saw a egg white substance in underwear). A membrane sweep is a common procedure performed after 39 weeks of pregnancy to induce labor naturally. It involves your doctor sweeping their (gloved) finger between the thin membranes of the amniotic sac in your uterus. : FTM 40+4 today. Having cramping and just lost bloody mucus! runwithwolves 23/10/16 Today I'm 39+6 weeks pregnant. Likes Received: 0. Membrane stripping is a procedure that can be done during a routine prenatal examine. Sweeps can stimulate labour but in the majority of cases result in cramps and a bit of bleeding that can result in women arriving at hospital only to find they are not in labour. In fact, it's a lot more common than you think. You are 38 weeks pregnant, you won't be . Plus if you aren't needing to be induced immediately it makes no sense to try to get things going. I'm am 38 weeks tmr. hey i had my sweep at 38+4 and i had her at 39+1 so did work just took a few days x x. as for the spotting i was told that spotting can happen in some women and is quite normal for a cpl of days x x. Getting a sweep at 38 weeks is not unheard of. #14 louisechippy, Jan 7, 2011. mummyzilla Well-Known Member. I am 38 weeks pregnant and the contractions continue! I had a membrane sweep this morning and midwife said I was 3cm dilated! 11,755. Got another membrane sweep, had mild contractions that fizzled out within a day. The success rates may vary at 37, 38, 39 and 40 weeks. He checked and I was 3cm so he did It. If your cervix is still completely closed the doctor can't do a membrane sweep as they cannot get their fingers up far enough. Stretching the cervix is usually done by gently applying pressure in the dilation area (feels like a rubber band) to encourage it to widen. Membrane sweep and 3cm dilated! jenni k (8) 01/03/2011 at 9:03 pm. Many women have membrane sweep at 39 weeks or beyond if the labor isn . I've heard if it's goinb to work it will work in the first 24 hours. Still 3 cm at my 40 week appointment. Sometimes the sweep does get things going - in my own case labour started 12 hours later. It's also known as a. Joined: Jul 9, 2009. Stripping the membranes is a way to induce labor. Simone B (24) 01/03/2011 at 9:10 pm. My doctor offered me one at 38 and 39 weeks, both which failed. However, there is evidence that women who get a membrane sweep are less likely to go to 41/42 weeks than women who don't. I had a sweep last pregnancy at 38 weeks and it didn't do anything. Lost my mucus plug that night but then nothing. I had a sweep at 37+1 and have him two days later so it can work. Baby's head is definetly engaged too (midwife could feel her) My question is, have any of you ladies had a membrane sweep, been dilated and gone into labour within 48 hours or so? Baby won't come, and it will not work unless s/he is ready and your body is ready! 0. Phi08ney. I just want this pregnancy to be over with. A membrane sweep is a procedure that may help to induce labor. Membrane sweeps are supposed to help induce labor naturally once you're considered full term.. Anyway had a sweep today with my consultant, she said I was 2-3cm dilated so quite positive signs The head isnt engaged but consultant said this ISN'T . Fingers crossed it will work for you tho. Got membrane sweep and nothing happened. You can walk around mostly effaced and several centimeters dilated for weeks, or go from locked up tight to active labor and baby in hours. Membrane sweeping is a technique that is usually performed by physicians and midwife in which the membrane present between the cervix of female and the amniotic sac is separated. Ended up getting induced at 41 weeks. h happymama-xo So, when my doctor suggested a membrane sweep to try to kick start labor, I was completely on board. I had my first sweep on friday, I was dilated 2cm and I had my second sweep yesterday, he said I was almost 3cm. If you want to try it, go for it! The OB said "if I do a sweep This is my third baby and I have been having contractions every night for a week that don't progress. It's performed by a healthcare provider and involves them inserting gloved fingers into your cervix to loosen your amniotic sac from your uterus. A membrane sweep is often done in conjunction with a cervical check to see if you are dilated or effaced. With my first I had it done at 38 weeks was 3cm dilated my water broke 45 minutes later and I had my baby boy 15 hours after that. That in itself can lead to interventions. If a sweep can be done the doctor will sweep their fingers trying to separate the amniotic sac from the cervix . . . I walked around all day . A sweep really is only going to do something if your body just needs a small nudge.and that's unlikely at 38 weeks. Does having your membrane sweep hurt? Got another membrane sweep. The first membrane sweep sent me into labour. decrease the likelihood of the pregnancy lasting beyond 41 weeks. Membrane sweep and 3 cm dilated. 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