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Childbirth

Will anyone admit to an at attempt, or at least thinking about, performing their own DIY membrane sweep?

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RightUpMyRue · 01/04/2013 21:59

It's basically a finger in the cervix, isn't it? A small step beyond deep penetration?

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marzipananimal · 03/04/2013 20:14

I understand you feeling impatient - DS was 13 days late so I know how it feels - but you don't want to risk breaking your waters or setting anything off when your body's not ready for labour. It'll happen in its own good time probably

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jessebuni · 04/04/2013 21:52

I considered it but the risks of infection etc. sort of put me off. i just let DH do the deed so hard that it hurt and I didn't particularly enjoy it but hey i went into labour a couple of hours later soooo...

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StarlightMcKenzie · 05/04/2013 22:16

I didn't do a sweep but I did do my own VEs on account that I wasn't calling the mw yet nor getting out of the pool.

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olivertheoctopus · 05/04/2013 22:23

I wouldn't because I get squeamish using tampons but I just can't imagine how I would reach!!!