Membrane Sweeping Question (inside & outside baby mommas)

[veganontuesdays]

There was this thread too if that helps.

goodbyecb.proboards.com/thread/33569/cp-btdt-membrane-stripping

[veganontuesdays]

May 5, 2015 12:14:55 GMT -5 @hilarityensued said:

Thanks veganontuesdays!

NP! Are you thinking that this is a possibility for you? Or just looking at all options?

[mpiemont]

May 5, 2015 11:48:03 GMT -5 @hilarityensued said:

Did any of you have a membrane sweep?  How far along were you?  Did it bring about labor shortly thereafter?

I did with my first at 40w. I was already 4cm when my ob did it. Labor started about 36 hours later.

[marygracerich]

I am sitting in my OBs office right now. She mentioned the possibility of doing this today when I saw her last week. Now I am curious to see what happens.

[veganontuesdays]

May 5, 2015 12:21:26 GMT -5 @hilarityensued said:

May 5, 2015 12:17:20 GMT -5 veganontuesdays said:

NP! Are you thinking that this is a possibility for you? Or just looking at all options?

I was just wondering the timing for everyone.  I want my OB to do it as soon as she's willing.  If my cervix isn't favorable then it's moot, but if it is then I want it done.

Mine said 39w with a favorable cervix as well. She checked me at 35w and I was 2cm dilated and 50% effaced so she said that it was definitely on the table if i wanted. 

[allisong87]

My OB offered this to me today a my 38 week appt but I declined for now. Maybe next week I'll consider if they bring it up again but I'm afraid of infection.

[sarahchrismck]

I had it done yesterday - I was 2 cm dilated. It wasn't too bad and it was quick. I spotted quite a bit all day yesterday and had a lot of cramping, but no contractions. Hasn't brought on labor yet, but it's only been 24 hours and doctor said to give it 48 hours. This was one last thing to avoid induction later this week.

[miraclebbye]

Mine did it at my 39wk appt last Tuesday. I was 3cm so he offered. I had bad contractions for my sons whole band concert that night but they died off. I was induced Friday morning and was 4cm at walk in. So it didn't start my labor but it did dilate me more I think.

[rels09]

I am considering asking for this on Thursday at my appointment, which will be the day before my EDD. I am much less of a fan of the practitioner who would deliver me next week, so I'd really like to have this baby by Sunday if possible. For me personally, I would not have considered doing this before 39 weeks. I still don't even know if it will be an option at 39+6 - we'll see.

[saltyh2O]

Had it done with DS at 39wks (+some days, can't recall) and again last week at 39 wks (+5days)....all I got as a result both times was some cramping.

I should mention that I was several centimeters dialated and 75% thinned both times....so progression on my own wasn't  (or shouldn't have been) an obstacle as I understand it.

[kristina730]

I had mine done yesterday, and so far no labor. I was 39 weeks 4 days... but as I TMI-ed- I did loose my plug this morning. I've been having irregular contractions for days, so I think that is unrelated.

[marygracerich]

She did the membrane sweep. I lost my mp immediately afterwards and have a few contractions. I am 3cm dilated. We shall see what happens over the next few days.

[mayflowers]

I'm getting it done next Monday if my cervix is cooperating and nothing happens before then. I've been having lots of BH and cramping and am already losing my MP so I'm hoping if it hasn't happened by then that'll push me over the edge. I'll be 39 weeks.

[marygracerich]

Membrane sweep worked. I am 38wks and 4 days. My water just broke and if I am timing contractions correctly they are 3-4 mins apart.

[halepop]

I had mine done at 38+6. I lost mucus plug and dilated to 2 cm, but no cramping, contractions, or labor

[kristina730]

mine worked. contractions 3-4 minutes apart now, been contracting since 7 last night.

[beefinch]

Just had my first one done 3 hours ago. I was barely 1cm, just enough for her to do it, only thing I've noticed is some small clumpy brown stuff on my panty liner. No idea if it's my MP as doesn't seem thick enough.
I'm going to be pregnant forever.

[mayflowers]

May 7, 2015 7:15:42 GMT -5 beefinch said:

Just had my first one done 3 hours ago. I was barely 1cm, just enough for her to do it, only thing I've noticed is some small clumpy brown stuff on my panty liner. No idea if it's my MP as doesn't seem thick enough.
I'm going to be pregnant forever.

Good luck! How far are you again?

[beefinch]

May 7, 2015 12:37:08 GMT -5 mayflowers said:

May 7, 2015 7:15:42 GMT -5 beefinch said:

Just had my first one done 3 hours ago. I was barely 1cm, just enough for her to do it, only thing I've noticed is some small clumpy brown stuff on my panty liner. No idea if it's my MP as doesn't seem thick enough.
I'm going to be pregnant forever.

Good luck! How far are you again?

39 weeks tomorrow (I know not over due lol)
Midwives don't want me going that far over due as he's measuring large... So hence the sweeping early (sweeping early for UK anyways, they don't normally do it until 40 weeks)

[lolacachia]

May 7, 2015 7:15:42 GMT -5 beefinch said:

Just had my first one done 3 hours ago. I was barely 1cm, just enough for her to do it, only thing I've noticed is some small clumpy brown stuff on my panty liner. No idea if it's my MP as doesn't seem thick enough.
I'm going to be pregnant forever.

I think that's just spotting mixed with discharge. I got that after a particularly rough cervical check.

[mayflowers]

May 7, 2015 12:52:01 GMT -5 beefinch said:

May 7, 2015 12:37:08 GMT -5 mayflowers said:

Good luck! How far are you again?

39 weeks tomorrow (I know not over due lol)
Midwives don't want me going that far over due as he's measuring large... So hence the sweeping early (sweeping early for UK anyways, they don't normally do it until 40 weeks)

I'm not judging, was just curious

I'll be having my swept Monday as long as I'm dilated enough and will be 39 weeks as well

[mayflowers]

beefinch and @hilarityensued I don't think I've seen any baby announcements - any updates?? Hopefully getting mine swept today!

[beefinch]

May 11, 2015 5:29:46 GMT -5 mayflowers said:

beefinch and @hilarityensued I don't think I've seen any baby announcements - any updates?? Hopefully getting mine swept today!

Absolutely nothing. So frustrating!!! I feel like jumping on a trampoline but don't think that would be wise lol.
Hope the sweep goes well for you and you get some progress!