Membrane stretched??

Question

Im 39 weeks today! Went in for my appointment and doctor stretched my membrane? Whats that mean? I am 3 cm dilated and last i was told i was 50-60% effaced. Oh she also said my membrane is bulging. Im hoping soon. But can anyone give me some more detail or their experience?! 👶

Answer

Membrane sweep you mean. It's when your ob/midwife places their finger inside the cervix and gently sweeps the uterine wall to separate the amniotic sac from the uterus.

I had it done with my first when I was 38weeks&4cm dilated. I went into labor 2hours later and had her 9hours after that. Everyone has a different experience though.

Membrane stretched??

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