membrane sweep? 38 weeks

[kezza943]

Hi everyone, im 37+3, im going back to the hospital on friday 31st for a membrane sweep, does anyone know how succesful they are? and do they hurt?

thankyou!
xxx

 

[28329]

My sweep is on the 31st too. They say that 50% of women will go into labour within 48 hours. Those arent bad odds.

 

[Kitteh_Kat]

It's supposed to be effective if your body is ready to go into labor. I had mine on Friday and my bloody show yesterday, but not much else. I've heard some people say it felt like a regular exam, or they didn't feel it at all. For me it was one of those most painful things I've ever experienced, and I was in tears by the time it was done. I will definitely never do it again! I hope you're one of the lucky ones though!

 

[kezza943]

fingers crossed that it works for us!! not sure why i asked if it hurts....im pretty sure labour is going to be a whole lot worse haha, how many cm do you have to be dilated for them to be able to do the sweep?xxx

 

[Kitteh_Kat]

Well it reaffirmed my desire to get the epidural, haha! I was only 1 cm when I had mine, so I think as long as they can get up in there they can do it.

 

[28329]

I was 2cm when I had mine with my daughter. But as already said, as long as they can get in your cervix it's possible.

 

[special_kala]

I think the 50% figure isfor overdue ladies which doesnt even mean much as if your overdue your going to go into labour soon anyway.

 

[Labellavita81]

Hi everyone, im 37+3, im going back to the hospital on friday 31st for a membrane sweep, does anyone know how succesful they are? and do they hurt?

thankyou!
xxx

I had one a 38 weeks. I am now 38 weeks 4 days and am still pregnant. I have been losing my plug (with some blood) since Friday... so that's exciting... The actual sweep hurt A LOT and I have a high tolerance for pain.
Doc wants to do another one at 39 weeks but I am not sure if I want him to... I am still feeling sore.. lol

 

[firsttime83]

Been almost 4 days since I had mine. It hurt, but was bearable...

Will probably try again this Thursday. If it avoids going over and getting induced, I am willing to try again...

 

[danielle1984]

I'm suppose to get a membrane sweep on Wednesday, hopefully I'll be in the 50% but then I have my babyshower on June 1st.

 

[2ndtimeluckyX]

I have one scheduled for Wednesday. Not sure if I want it to be honest.
I am hoping for a VBAC so the consultant ordered the midwife to book them in for weeks 39, 40 and 41.
If I want the VBAC do you think I have to have the sweep? Or can I decline? I know they don't want me going past my due date, maybe I could decline the 39 week one and just have one if I get to 40+ weeks?

 

[jen435]

I had one last week and lost some more of my mucous plug but other then that nothing. I did have cramps for the next two days but didnt lead to anything else. I was 2cm dilated, 50% effaced and my cervix was centered. She really thought I would go but nope still pregnant. As for pain I have a high tolerance but can say it was painful and I did grab the table. As I didnt really want her to think it hurt but she knew. I go in again this tuesday and see a different doctor so I am hoping that I can get one then and hopefully I have made more progress and will go into labor this week. Goodluck!