I am being a whimp about stretch and sweep - Page 2

justplainTIFF · Apr 4th, 2012, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jenfirstbaby

can i ask a really dumb question?

what is a sweep? I have no clue about this stuff ! lol

It's basically when they reach in and if your dilated any, they can separate your membranes from the cervix which I believe releases a hormone that's supposed to start labor. But it doesn't always work for everyone.

Maviyildiz · Apr 4th, 2012, 07:12 AM

I am like this too! I will decide on the sweep when the time comes. Even though I have actually never had in an internal exam (smear or anything) in my life, I will not be refusing them during labor. I am pretty sure that I finally won't care...

Yes, I know that is bad that I have completely forsaken gyno care my whole life...please don't scold me!

Irish Eyes · Apr 4th, 2012, 07:26 AM

I will be refusing internal exams unless there are any problems. I'm hopefully having a homebirth anyway and my MW said they pretty much leave you alone to labour at home unless the baby shows signs of distress.

karla1 · Apr 4th, 2012, 07:58 AM

I will be begging my MW for a sweep at my next appointment as I will only be 39+5 so 2 days earlier than they would normally do one but I want this baby out now and how I see it is labor will be way worse than a quick sweep so no point getting worked up about the small things when there are much bigger things to come x

Bernie16 · Apr 4th, 2012, 08:17 AM

I'm 38 weeks and had one today. I was also 2cm dilated. Dr chose not to break my waters but is inducing me friday if nothing happens before then. I thought I would be embarrassed but in all honesty it was over so quickly and I was concentrating on staying as relaxed as possible. It was uncomfortable but not sore x

ifoundmysoul · Apr 4th, 2012, 08:18 AM

I find internals very painful so a sweep will hurt!

My friends just had 3 and was then induced anyways... she was crying at all 3 as the midwife puts her finger INSIDE your cervix and trys to stretch it to separate the membranes to release the hormones that start labor.

I know some woman have said they dont hurt but it really does depend on how stretchy your vagina is, how soft your cervix is and how far dilated you already are! If those 3 arnt favorable it will hurt more.

Tilly87 · Apr 4th, 2012, 08:21 AM

I have one booked for 41wks if i get that far! I wouldn't worry about it and you do need quite a few internals while in labour to check dilation etc. Try not to worry there professionals and have seen it all before x

lisab1986 · Apr 6th, 2012, 07:54 AM

55 days and counting until my sweep

i just hope he stays put till then! I have waaaayyyyy too much to do!

lady_V · Apr 6th, 2012, 11:36 AM

I have just got back from getting it done. I so almost ran away! but I kept thinking it would be really good if she could be born this weeked.

But honestly it was OK. It wasn't embarassing because in a weird way it didn't feel like she was doing it. It was a tiny bit uncomfortable but I wouldn't describe it as painful. I had a box of paracetamol ready but didn't need.

Hope it works, if not got another booked for next Weds, and if that doesn't work induction next Fri

xxxx

natasha82 · Apr 6th, 2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by lady_V

I have just got back from getting it done. I so almost ran away! but I kept thinking it would be really good if she could be born this weeked.

But honestly it was OK. It wasn't embarassing because in a weird way it didn't feel like she was doing it. It was a tiny bit uncomfortable but I wouldn't describe it as painful. I had a box of paracetamol ready but didn't need.

Hope it works, if not got another booked for next Weds, and if that doesn't work induction next Fri

xxxx

Well done hun for going through with it even tho you were scared. Bet you are so relieved to have got it out the way? I had mine done yesterday and have another booked for next Tuesday, im hoping that i dont have to be induced but i think my baby is very comfy where they are lol.

Apr 4th, 2012, 07:12 AM	#12
Maviyildiz Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,208	I am like this too! I will decide on the sweep when the time comes. Even though I have actually never had in an internal exam (smear or anything) in my life, I will not be refusing them during labor. I am pretty sure that I finally won't care... Yes, I know that is bad that I have completely forsaken gyno care my whole life...please don't scold me!

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Apr 4th, 2012, 07:26 AM	#13
Irish Eyes Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,656	I will be refusing internal exams unless there are any problems. I'm hopefully having a homebirth anyway and my MW said they pretty much leave you alone to labour at home unless the baby shows signs of distress.

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Apr 4th, 2012, 07:58 AM	#14
karla1 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rochdale, england Posts: 2,782	I will be begging my MW for a sweep at my next appointment as I will only be 39+5 so 2 days earlier than they would normally do one but I want this baby out now and how I see it is labor will be way worse than a quick sweep so no point getting worked up about the small things when there are much bigger things to come x

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Apr 4th, 2012, 08:17 AM	#15
Bernie16 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 144	I'm 38 weeks and had one today. I was also 2cm dilated. Dr chose not to break my waters but is inducing me friday if nothing happens before then. I thought I would be embarrassed but in all honesty it was over so quickly and I was concentrating on staying as relaxed as possible. It was uncomfortable but not sore x

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Apr 4th, 2012, 08:18 AM	#16
ifoundmysoul Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Derby Posts: 1,186	I find internals very painful so a sweep will hurt! My friends just had 3 and was then induced anyways... she was crying at all 3 as the midwife puts her finger INSIDE your cervix and trys to stretch it to separate the membranes to release the hormones that start labor. I know some woman have said they dont hurt but it really does depend on how stretchy your vagina is, how soft your cervix is and how far dilated you already are! If those 3 arnt favorable it will hurt more.

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Apr 4th, 2012, 08:21 AM	#17
Tilly87 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: England Posts: 1,390	I have one booked for 41wks if i get that far! I wouldn't worry about it and you do need quite a few internals while in labour to check dilation etc. Try not to worry there professionals and have seen it all before x

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Apr 6th, 2012, 07:54 AM	#18
lisab1986 Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,095	55 days and counting until my sweep i just hope he stays put till then! I have waaaayyyyy too much to do!

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Apr 6th, 2012, 11:36 AM	#19
lady_V Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Essex Posts: 81	I have just got back from getting it done. I so almost ran away! but I kept thinking it would be really good if she could be born this weeked. But honestly it was OK. It wasn't embarassing because in a weird way it didn't feel like she was doing it. It was a tiny bit uncomfortable but I wouldn't describe it as painful. I had a box of paracetamol ready but didn't need. Hope it works, if not got another booked for next Weds, and if that doesn't work induction next Fri xxxx

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