what does it mean....

[babyguillermo]

When they say membrane sweep??? Ftm here so i know nothing..

[babyguillermo]

I know i bet its uncomfortable... Hopefully i don't need to get it..  

[allisonn23]

I got it done at 40 weeks with my first and this time i was 38 weeks and 5days. Its a little uncomfortable

[babyguillermo]

Yesss you will see she be here anytime :) i still have some more weeks to go im 36 weeks.. But im walking every morning to speed up and dilate fast

[Mommy_Daddy_2]

Thanks! I'm hoping my princess makes her appearance this weekend I'm so uncomfortable sleep is almost impossible. My poor hubby barely got any sleep from me moving around so much

[babyguillermo]

Oh ok now i understand.. Well thanks and hopefully u go into labor soon... :)

[Mommy_Daddy_2]

Typically once you are 40 weeks or over. I was 38+4 but very favorable to go into labor any day now

[babyguillermo]

Oh wow. Thanks i appreciate your time to answer my question ... Oh and one last question around what weeks do they do that?

[Mommy_Daddy_2]

They say it can but for me it was just uncomfortable like the cervix checks.  

[babyguillermo]

And does it hurt when they do that??

[mylilcyiani14]

When Ya doc or midwife do an exam and opens Ya cervix up a lil to try and jump start labor they usually do it wen u are overdue and want to go in on Ya own sum time it werks sum time it don't

[Mommy_Daddy_2]

I got one at my appointment yesterday around 1130. Still no contractions im 4cm dilated though so doc doesnt think I'll make it to next Friday.
During an internal examination, she will sweep a finger around your cervix (neck of your womb). This action should separate the membranes of the amniotic sac surrounding your baby from your cervix. This separation releases hormones (prostaglandins) which may kick-start your labour.

The procedure may also be called a stretch and sweep, because if a sweep isn't possible, your midwife may still try to stretch or massage your cervix. This stimulation may be enough to start the ripening of your cervix. If your cervix then starts to soften and open, your midwife may be able to do a proper sweep next time she sees you.

A membrane sweep increases the likelihood that labour will start within 48 hours. It has a higher chance of working if your cervix is already softening and preparing for labour.

[allisonn23]

They strech out the membranes on your cervix to help you dialate and sometimes put women into labor within 2 days. Thats how my obgyn explains it.

[haleyblossom]

I'm curious too

[babyguillermo]

Does anyone know

[syddie50]

Bump