sweep?

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39+1 weeks! Got my midwife tomorrow to see what's happening! I'm hoping she gives me a sweep.. I mean it's only 5 days early , are they allowed to do that (UK NHS doctor)

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I'm from London uk and had a sweep done at 38+5 weeks. Was told by the midwife that under new guidelines they don't normally sweep until 40 plus weeks. I was upset and insisted due to the threat of a big baby and bad sciatica. They couldn't refuse me! X

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I was offered a sweep at 39 + 3 and she couldn't do it as my cervix was closed. I had one done today at 40 + 3 and was able to do one today. She said best results are normally 5-7 days overdue I may need another one on Friday if this doesn't work! UK mum 💙

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No they won't sweep you until past 40 weeks

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I got booked in for a sweep 5 days before my due date and i'm also living in the UK using NHS hospital

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No they won't sweep until your due date for first time mums and sometimes not until 41 weeks if it's not your first baby.

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UPDATE:: didn't get a sweep, being induced due to complications :-) baby is OK. Here's hoping all goes well xx

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It depends where in the UK you are unfortunately. Different guidelines, I was told not sweeps before 41 weeks this morning, however a friend up north has it printed in her notes that sweeps are offered at 40 weeks. She also get more appointments than me throughout pregnancy

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