Stretch and sweep at 39+2: yes or no?

Question

I have the option of doing a stretch and sweep (membrane stripping) at 39+2. I'm 4cm dilated, 2+ already and my cervix is pretty thin as per my OB. I don't know how effaced I am.
Should I do the stretch and sweep? Or should I just wait and see how things go? 
I kind of want my baby out, but at the same time, I hear doing a stretch and sweep may send you into a very painful labour. I dilated 4cm already without much discomfort really.

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i was 39weeks when my dr did my membrane sweep for my first baby … about 30 hours later i went into labor and had a beautiful labor and delivery  ! hopeful for the same with this one !! fair warning it was a little painful but nothing crazy!  good luck!!

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I had my first at 41 weeks naturally. My second, I was asked if I wanted a membrane sweep at 40+2. I agreed. Went into labour 24 hours later .. it was such a quick labour but the most pain I ever experienced compared to my first. This time I’m refusing!

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The evidence isn't really behind it. Why put yourself in discomfort just so you're "doing something"

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Natural is better! Follow your instincts

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I had a membrane sweep with my first, I went into labor within the week but I don’t know if it was due to that, he was born at 39+4 and I was 6cm dilated when I arrived at the hospital with no real pain until back labor started. 
They just offered to do one at my 38 week appointment and I declined, but at my next appointment (I’ll be 39+1) I will probably do it because I really want this baby out😂

Stretch and sweep at 39+2: yes or no?

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