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Stretch and Sweep - 3 to 4 cms dilated no pain, no contractions

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mrsdusty · 30/12/2004 17:09

I went for my stretch and sweep today. The midwife had a good old rummage up my money box and had trouble getting to cervix as it is in a posterior position. It was quite uncomfortable. However she said that I am favourable cos my cervix is nice and soft and stretchy. The other thing was that she said my cervix is 3 to 4 cms dilated. How can that be. Not had any twinges or pain?
Since sweep had a show a mild dull ache but nowt else. Any advice or similar experiences would be appreciated. xx

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lockets · 30/12/2004 17:20

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Gobbledigook · 30/12/2004 17:22

Ooohh, sounds promising!! Could be a few days yet though. I was 4cm on the Friday, had shows all day Saturday, went to bed Saturday night feeling nothing, woke at 2.15am with some mild contractions and gave birth at 4.45am!

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Gobbledigook · 30/12/2004 17:22

Good luck!! Keep us posted!!!

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colinsmommy · 30/12/2004 17:26

I was 3 cm at 37 weeks, was told I would go into labor shortly, but was still around at 5 cm at 40 weeks. Didn't give birth till 40+5. Didn't feel anything at all to indicate how dilated I was. I got to the hospital about 10 min after starting contractions, and was 8 cm, delivered in 3 hours. Hopefully things will go easy for you.

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mrsdusty · 30/12/2004 17:31

The weird thing is that this is my first baby!!! I am 36, had no morning sickness, had no other real bad pregnancy symptoms. Now it looks like a pain free labour... I have a baby making body but did n't realise it!! I should have started years ago!! (only joking!!) xxx

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mrsdusty · 30/12/2004 17:37

It is frustrating cos after being told I am 3 to 4 cms dilated I was hoping the sweep would kick start everything. But nutting has happened. But then if I never felt now for the 3 to 4 cms dilation then perhaps I wouldn't know anyway. I am actually worried I am gonna give birth in the loo like u see on casualty....

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Gobbledigook · 30/12/2004 18:46

The sweep usually takes effect anywhere in the 24 hrs following if it is going to do anything at all.

BTW, PMSL at 'good old rummage up my money box'!!!

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Tommy · 30/12/2004 19:15

With DS2 I had a sweep on the Tuesday afternoon and the midwife said I was about 3cms dilated. Labour didn't kick in until about 30 hours later but when it came it was quick - 2 hours start to finish!
Good luck

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