TTMA membrane sweeps

[rosetyler72]

Anyone have experience with getting a membrane sweep? Pros? Cons? 

My OB offered to do one at my next appointment if I want. I will be 40 1/2 weeks at that point. I'll be doing some Dr. google research as well but just wanted to get some personal stories/ opinions. Thanks!

[nexttonormal]

For me, personally, they did absolutely nothing except cause unnecessary pain/discomfort/cramping during and after. I've had it done twice around 39-40 weeks, and ended up being induced after 40 weeks.

[sdchick]

My doc has never even offered me one. From what I understand they are painful and no guarantee of induction. Sorry, I know this doesn't help much. But if I thought they were effective, I'd be all about it.

[halfahippy]

I had one with DS. I won't lie, it freaking hurt. But the pain was gone as soon as it was over, it maybe took 20-30 seconds if I remember right. I had it done at 9:30ish in the morning and started labor at 4:30 that afternoon. Had DS the next day at 38w6d.
ETA: I was 3cm and 70% effaced when I had it done.

[arbe]

Not fun and hard to say if it worked but I did go into labor hours before my scheduled induction. I actually thought about requesting it at next appt this week, I'll be 39+3

[FunniBunni]

The pain from it was HORRIBLE. I contracted for hours and couldn't sleep that night due to pain/discomfort. I was induced a week later.

[sunshineshades]

I have plans to have it done if my ob wants to induce. I'd like to give it a go before pitocin and other methods. I think like everything it works for some and not for others.

[jewel441]

Feb 23, 2016 9:18:40 GMT -5 sunshineshades said:

I have plans to have it done if my ob wants to induce. I'd like to give it a go before pitocin and other methods. I think like everything it works for some and not for others.

Same. While it doesn't always work and can be uncomfortable it's no risk and doesn't increase your chances for other interventions (at least that is what I have read). So it seems kinda worth it.

One of my friends also had really good things to say about evening primrose oil. Especially when taken vaginally to help soften the cervix and starting dilation.

[mlmiu]

Nope. Won't be doing it unless I go 12-14days overdue and its part of our "as low intervention as possible" induction. Going into spontaneous labor with DD2 at 40+10d was such a great labor and delivery experience and I would LOVE to repeat it. I didn't "do" anything to jump start labor. It just happened, it was gradual but obvious, I felt rested and in control and comfortable right until the very end... But at that point I hit transition and baby was out in like 5 mins and 2 pushes. So all in all, I'm in the "don't start anything unnecessary" camp.

[rachelilly23]

I'm such a wimp, no way will I do one. I can barely get through the cervical checks.