What is a membrane sweep? Did you request this from your doctor? When and why?

Question

My due date is today and my next doctor appointment is Monday morning and i hope ill be 4cm since i was 3cm and 80-90% effaced Wednesday cause i want this baby out now

Answer

The doctor uses a finger to sweep the membranes in your cervix. It helps release prostaglandins that signal your body to get labor started ! It may or may not work but your cervix sounds favorable so it might kickstart things for you

Answer

My midwife offered at 40 weeks and I accepted. Didn't hurt me like I hear some women say but maybe I didn't have much left to sweep. Had baby that night.

What is a membrane sweep? Did you request this from your doctor? When and why?

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