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What to do after a membrane sweep?

I'm 39 weeks today and I'm 3 cm and 90% effaced. The doctor decided to sweep my membranes today. What can I do to help move things along?
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Have sex or walk
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Sex, walk, rocking with yoga ball
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Also try some squats. Just squat as low as you can and hold on to something for balance.
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Yes agree with above comment. Good luck!!
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