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25 Jul 2022

Inducing labor : membrane sweeping

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You've heard about induction and, among the different techniques, you wonder what membrane sweeping is?

  • It is a very simple manual procedure that allows you to induce contractions without the use of pharmaceutical solutions.
  • The gynecologist mechanically detaches the inner surface of the cervix with a finger, without breaking the water bag.
  • In most cases, this simple and painless procedure causes contractions to start within 48 hours.
  • The main benefit is that no hormones are required. Membrane sweeping is a gentler, more natural technique.
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Amanda
23 May 2022

38 week appointment tomorrow & she’s doing a membrane sweep & I couldn’t be more nervous! ? I mean I’m super excited that things are about to jump start but idk I’m just nervous lol. Mixed emotions asfff. ??

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kylar
Isn’t that we’re u automatically go into labor
23 May 2022

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Amanda
It’s different for everyone. I know women that it put them into labor within hours and some that it took a few days so it really just depends on your body. Sometimes a second one is even necessary cause sometimes it don’t work, just gotta wait and see how my body acts with it but she thinks it’ll be successful with me cause I been dilated for a while now and having contractions.
23 May 2022

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Tia Rasha’e Jones
12 May 2022

went to my doctor appointment today doc said i was dilated to a 3-4. she did a membrane sweep to encourage labor. i’m 38 weeks and three days. is it normal that i haven’t felt any pain yet?

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Dee
idk .. I’m 38 and 3 as well. I haven’t dropped , still have mucus plug haven’t felt contractions or anything ..
12 May 2022

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Dee
but I’m not dilating atall
12 May 2022

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Grace
11 May 2022

Has anyone ever had a membrane sweep??

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Grace
How did it go for you??
11 May 2022

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Liaha
I went into labor like 2 hours after
11 May 2022

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Arriea
1 May 2022

Moms who’ve had a membrane sweep before, how is it during and after? Like pain wise..

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Mikayla
Mine didn't hurt but I was also told it wasn't a "full" sweep because baby isn't completely dropped yet. It was like a cervix check but it lasted a lot longer
1 May 2022

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Alaura
Mine didn't hurt just some pressure and like Mikayla said it was like a cervix check but longer.
2 May 2022

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Amanda
29 Apr 2022

Anybody on here get a membrane sweep before? I never had it with my daughter but I was wondering how well they work like how long after you got it did you go into labor. Also wanted to know how it felt…. My doctor said she’s gonna give me one at 38 weeks. ?

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9etherBeing❤️
Everyone is different. It can effect you immediately.. take a few .. or some times it may not work
29 Apr 2022

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Courtney
My mom said they don’t often do it as it’s a very old practice. My doc said she will give me meds to induce me
29 Apr 2022

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Jaquana
28 Apr 2022

Did a membrane sweep today, hoping it works if not induction is set for May 4th ?

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Arriea
??, how did it feel? Are you in pain
28 Apr 2022

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Sarah
I want to have my baby May 4th lol. But that's almost a month early. May the 4th be with her. Haha
29 Apr 2022

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Darian
28 Apr 2022

Baby girl failed her BPP today (she didn’t wanna do her practice breathing) so being induced Saturday morning at 10am. Also, I’m pretty sure the nurse did a membrane sweep? Just her hand movements and the INSANE level of pain was so bad, my fiancé said it was definitely not a normal cervical check. She told me my cervix was “too far back” but I’ve never once had anyone else have an issue while checking me. ? So I’m a little annoyed about that. I was gonna ask for a sweep anyways but if she did it and lied I don’t get why she’d lie about it.

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lacey
What’s BPP?
28 Apr 2022

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Darian
Biophysical something or other. They checked her practice breathing and she wouldn’t do it so she failed.
28 Apr 2022

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Darian
26 Apr 2022

Has anyone on here asked for a membrane sweep around 37 1/2 weeks? Was your doctor willing to do it? I’m debating asking, I’m so miserable and beyond tired of the prodromal labor.

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Darian
I have to be induced around 38-39 weeks (probably 39) but if anything I may ask at my 38 week 3 day appointment if he won’t do it this time ?
26 Apr 2022

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Mikayla
Mine offered at my 37 wk appt. I declined because I was already 2 CM dilated. But my baby has measured ahead this whole pregnancy and my dr wasn't concerned about her growth/health, just about my pain level. It definitely doesn't hurt to bring it up, the worst they can say is no lol
26 Apr 2022

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Tietha
18 Dec 2021

Has anyone ever tried a membrane sweep to induce labor ? I have and it defly worked had my baby 1 to 2 hrs later. I’m defly on planning on having one done this pregnancy to.

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Asia
What is a membrane sweep
18 Dec 2021

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Tietha
when the doctor puts on a glove and sweeps a finger or two across the membranes that connect your amniotic sac once your doctor do the sweep your sac separates and yu will feel discomfort but it causes you to go in labor . yo cervix gotta be already dilated tho
18 Dec 2021

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leydi
28 Nov 2021

Any comments on membrane sweep ?

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cashh
At how many weeks do they do this?
29 Nov 2021

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