Membrane Sweep?

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What's everyone thoughts/experience with a membrane sweep? I'm thinking about getting one starting at 38 weeks, because this baby is already big and I dont want to go past my due date. I dont feel any progress happening yet (only 36+2) but I REALLY dont want to be induced. So, what's your experience getting one if you have before, or if you plan on doing it this time, why?

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It worked for me when I had one, started with contractions the next day. But I was already 40+4, so that probably helped. Word of warning though I ended up having a 48hr early labour, followed by 14hrs established. I will never know for sure, but I was told that the sweep could have caused my long labour, as even though its more natural than hormones, its still technically a form of induction!

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One pregnancy it worked with in 20 mins! Another pregnancy it didn't work. I guess it just depends

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Had one with my first. Did not go into labour. :p had to be induced at 41+3 :p

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We plan to do it at 39 weeks! My doctor won't do it any sooner than that, which is fine. But since I have to quarantine before due date I'm not wasting any more maternity leave with no baby!

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I had 2 sweeps with my first pregnancy and I was still induced. But I still plan to try one this time too😉

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I had one when I was 40 weeks exactly for my first. Since I was "advanced maternal age" (35 years young! 😅) they didn't want me to go past my due date. I wanted a more natural induction than pitocin so we did this. Luckily for me it worked! Sweep around noon, had the baby at 3pm the next day.

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I had one with my first at 38w and it didn’t work. I went into labour naturally at 40+3. It was pretty uncomfortable/painful for nothing. Not doing it this time!

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