Membrane sweep?

Question

Hey ladies sim going in for my 38 week appointment today. I've been reading about membranes sweeps to try to kick start labor and I want to ask my doctor about doing one on me. Before I ask I wanted to be sure that I'm even eligible for one. I have gestational diabetes but its controlled and baby is healthy. I'm 4.5cm dilated and 70% effaced as of about 3 weeks ago. Would this qualify me for a sweep or am I too far?

Answer

Some won't do them until you are full term at 39+ weeks,  but many will do them sooner,  do it definitely doesn't hurt to ask!

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I think you would be a good candidate. I can't speak on the GD but my doctor starts them at 38 weeks if you want. I had my first last week at 39 weeks and was only 1 cm. Didn't really do anything for me but I'll have another today at my 40 week appt. Hopefully it will send you into labor! Good luck!

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Most definitely sounds like you are the perfect person to get a sweep done,  however some doctors has their own time frame as to when they would perform a sweep for you. When I had my sweep done with my daughter I was told my doc office can do it from 39 weeks on as long as I am dilated enough that the doctors finger can reach in and sweep the membrane comfortably. I was only “1-2cm” the night I had it done had my daughter the next afternoon.

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Thank you ladies! My doc wouldnt do it this week so maybe next week

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