Two sweeps and still nothing

I'm afraid I had 3 sweeps with no result in my 2nd pregnancy Maybe that's a record!

In my first pregnancy though I did go into labour after a sweep - had sweep late afternoon on day 8 and went into labour at 6 am day 9 (dd wasn't actually born until day 10). So your sweep may still work as it seems quite common for it to take some sleep to bring it on - maybe as it seems more common to go into labour during the night or early hours of the morning.

Each of the sweeps I had 2nd time round did produce some braxton hicks and general discomfort so that I kept thinking something was happening and I did dilate a bit, so that after the third sweep they could easily break my waters to induce me, rather than having to have prostaglandin gel. (I did also try sex, orgasm, curry, pineapple, raspberry leaf tea and reflexology - I could feel the reflexology stimulating my uterus and also making baby jump around, so definitely did something, but didn't start labour unfortunately).

Sorry - that's rather negative, as I did have to be induced by having my waters broken in hospital even after 3 sweeps(couldn't do that at local birthing centre). On the other hand my first labour was 26 hours plus and quite traumatic with dd stuck for hours and hours when I was 8 cm and in a lot of pain, second time round after all my attempts to bring on labour, when I finally did go into labour it only took 3 hours 20 minutes, so perhaps all the things I did really prepared my body well for labour.

have u tried s e x it says that sperm contains something that can trigger delivery? Anything worth a try at this stage, good luck.

You don't sound like a snob at all, it sounds lovely, so frustrating at this point. Stick to your guns and i hope everything goes as u want. xxx

both of mine were late. with first was talked into being induced. regret it.

was strong with second and insisted they monitored me. went into labour and had him about 3 hours before I really, really had to be induced.

Dear mosschops, I don't think we have a birthing centre near me so please excuse my ignorance. What is the difference and what pain relief are u opting for if any?

Dear mosschops what part of the induction worries you?

dear moschops, I went 10 days over with my db. Didn't get offered a sweep and was induced but opted for an epidural,have had my waters breken with every one even when gone into labour on own and have been lucky as none have hurt me breaking them.

Hi Mosschops, my children were all late. 9 days,6 days, 11 days and last but not least 14! days.

I had two very different experiences with the last two. first time (11days) I had horrible staff telling me about risks to baby - they were so awful and i was really scared but dd came about an hour before i was due to be induced.

So on no4 i was really geared up for some trouble as edd came and went. this time though the doctor was SO nice and really supportive of my waiting. I agreed on induction for day 14 and tried everything to get baby out.

I had a sweep at 7 days with no effect (both times) and then on day 13 had another sweep that started off a few mild contractions and when i got to hosp for the induction she examined me before getting the drugs out and found i was quite well dilated and could do without them.
She swept around some more (3 sweeps!!) and baby no4 was out within 2 hours.

Sorry that's so long but i would say hang in there and trust your instincts even though its really hard to ignore when they start threatening you about your baby being in danger. Baby 4 was absolutely fine, not dry skinneed or otherwise harmed!!

And also its like a smear test in that it depends on who does it as to whether its agony or not!! Sone are def. a lot rougher than others.
Good luck!!

dear oatcakes and all could you give me the benifit of your advice, i have a message on the pregnancy chat," antenatel clinic left in tears" could u help . Thanks

Mosschops, yes, at 9 days over. I really was beginning to think I'd be pregnant for ever. I know you can't be but...

I was well cheesed off wih waiting (my 2 previous births were early) and had done the lot. Someone recommended reflexology so I rang up to make the appt. for the next day. On the phone he told me that many women didn't make the appt. as they went into labour that night. Guess what?! First contraction as waters broke and DS arrived 90 mins later (third one hence speed). Perhaps you should give it a go.

Oh posted on other thread before I read this. sorry they were horrible mosschops. I was 9 days over and it's horrible I know. Fingers crossed things get going tonight.

the woman's right to chose is there. But whether you chose to exercise that right in the face of such opposition... well you're a better man than I if you can put up with all of that browbeating.

Remember, you pregnant ladies can do whatever you want apart from give birth without a qualified midwife or doctor there - unless you're a BBA (born before arrival)...

Be strong.

litigious! that's the word!

LOL! they wouldn't be cooperative???? ooooh yeah. like they're going to risk being sued! these midwives can be complete.... insensitives! (I have called them worse in my experience as a mature student midwife...)

However, in their defence, midwifery is such a sueable profession (sorry, the correct word escapes me) that they do mind their own backs to the detriment of the wishes and needs of the mother.

The sweep might work. It's not overly reliable but if you're ready to go you will.

Treat midwives like that with a pinch of salt - it's just how they are I'm afraid.

My 2nd sweep was on a Sunday lunchtime and I went into labour the next day. Good luck.

Just because you havn't had any contractions yet doesn't mean the sweep hasn't worked. MW told me that it can take two days to get things going.

I had a sweep with DD at about 10am, and went into labour at 1.30am, so maybe something will get going when you are relaxed and in bed?!

Good Luck!