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6 days late - sweep tmrw?

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plum100 · 23/06/2010 21:19

thats it really - a week overdue tomorrow -due to see mw and she said she would give me a stretch and sweep but unsure - have read some horror stories. Surely when its ready it will come no?

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notnowbernard · 23/06/2010 21:22

I've had one and it wasn't bad at all

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LadySpratt · 23/06/2010 21:24

I had one too. A bit uncomfortable, but OK.
You'll get used to all the poking around up there soon enough!

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heymango · 23/06/2010 21:31

You don't have to have one, but it could start things off in a natural way, rather than artificial if you went on to have an induction.

I have had 3 and they are slightly uncomfortable, but really not that bad. I would definitely say they are worth a try, plus the midwife can give you an idea of the likelihood of labour starting. One of mine started me off within 30 minutes (the other 2 did nothing unfortunately)

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