membrane sweep questions? ?

[18andExpectingJulyBaby]

I want a membrane sweep done next week I'm currently 37+2. My question is do you have to be a certain amount dilated and effaced for it to be do able or effective?

[18andExpectingJulyBaby]

The pains only gotten worse. I am in tears most of the day and just miserable... I just hope she's here soon ):

[mrsconnelly_]

I spose it depends where your from. If your from the UK they wont do one unless medically needed till at least 40+ weeks.. i had a sweep at 40+5 and it didnt do anything. I was induced due to fetal movement at 40+6 though. I hope you start to feel better! :)

[18andExpectingJulyBaby]

Just don't know what else to do. It's hard to be patient when I can't even move ! Anything to progress her a little faster ..

[18andExpectingJulyBaby]

): *

[18andExpectingJulyBaby]

I just need something. I can't walk hardly can sleep. Just really ready. I hurt and am depressed all the time (:

[destinies56]

I had a membrane sweep yesterday and the Dr told me it probably wouldn't do anything BC I was only 1cm dilated and she could only get one finger in. But I had my bloody show earlier so I guess it helped some :)

[18andExpectingJulyBaby]

I have severe spd and am unable to walk. I'm not trying to be selfish but my quality of life ***** right now and I am becoming extremely depressed

[demz159]

A membrane sweep is when your midwife or doctor uses their finger to sweep around the cervix to get rid of the membranes that are attached to your baby

[le_le5257]

What is a membrane sweep?

[demz159]

I was only half a cm dilated when I got my first sweep so I think you should be fine to get one, don't be disheartened if it doesn't put you into labour though. I had one that never worked and then another 4 days later and the next day I had my little girl but I was 4 days overdue x

[KaysensMommyx052514]

Why rush? I say wait.  If u don't pop by 39 weeks ask ur doctor about cervidil less painful, it's a little tampon like thing that goes into you and it builds contrsctions up/ and helps u dialate. It worked for me three days in labor. Membrane sweep hurts I heard, and doesn't work.

[silverdream]

What is a membrane sweep?

[18andExpectingJulyBaby]

Bump

[18andExpectingJulyBaby]

I was only 1 cm dilated at my apt on Wednesday but I know that can change fast

[pglez]

Not sure but u do have to be dialated a little.. I got mine done july 3rd at about 10:30 and started getting contractions  at about 8. (Sorry just wanted to share :)

[missb94]

Probably different here in Australia then haha :) I was just trying to help. Good luck :)

[18andExpectingJulyBaby]

You're considered term by 39 weeks. Used to be 37. So I don't see why they wouldn't plus I have not been able to walk in 3 weeks. So they best do it or I will go nutts. I've gotten so depressed lately because of being house bound.

[calimommy00]

Yes they will,  I'm getting mine done Monday.  I will be 37 weeks and 4 days. I haven't even been checked to see if I'm dilated yet. I begged and begged for it.

[missb94]

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[missb94]

I'm not sure of they'll do it that early but they have to be able to feel your cervix so it has to be low. I had one today and I'm 39+5 :)
All just depends where the cervix is and of they can reach it :)