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40 weeks, midwife tomorrow. What will happen?

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Whatsthatspookynoise · 30/12/2019 01:52

I went to my midwife appointment the other day and she seemed a bit concerned that I was in so much pain all the time. Whenever the baby moves I'm in agony. This has been going on for quite a while. I can barely walk and have hyperemesis and really low iron. I'm literally in constant pain. Braxton Hicks make me feel like I can't breathe, I'm just so done with it.

She said if I haven't had the baby to come in on day after due date as that's a Monday. I'm wondering what's going to happen at that appointment. She didn't say. Is it normal to go in on your due date? I didn't have an appointment at this stage in my last pregnancy.
Thanks.

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Boymummy3 · 30/12/2019 08:43

She may offer you a sweep.

BlessedBeTheFruitCake · 30/12/2019 08:46

Yes, probably a sweep and will provisionally book an induction. That's what happens in our trust.

happytoday73 · 30/12/2019 08:51

My appointment after due date was to offer a sweep, see where at, ring up and book in for an induction at a later date (or try for earlier).

Have a think about what you want... Can you cope for another potential 10 days? or do you need this baby out?

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Whatsthatspookynoise · 30/12/2019 10:57

I've heard that sweeps aren't proven to actually work? I'm really scared of having that done. :(

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RhymingRabbit3 · 30/12/2019 11:00

They may offer you a sweep. You don't have to take it. Talk to your midwife - what are the pros and cons? How likely is it to work? Are there risks? Can it be done at a later date if you change your mind? Make an informed choice about whether you want to or not.

RhymingRabbit3 · 30/12/2019 11:02

I like this way of looking at decisions like whether to have a sweep

40 weeks, midwife tomorrow. What will happen?
Boymummy3 · 30/12/2019 11:03

@Whatsthatspookynoise they work if your body is actually ready... It's a little uncomfortable but nothing to be scared about it may work it may not work and it's your choice... If they offer you a sweep you can say yes or no they don't make you have it done

girlofthenorth · 30/12/2019 11:04

15 years ago now Shockbut I had a sweep , but DD was small for dates so induction booked . I couldn't bear thought of induction so had acupuncture and out she popped in a couple of days - don't know which one helped ! The sweep was ok actually even though I was dreading it . Just make sure you feel well enough informed and don't be worried about asking the same questions . Just want to point out, I had had acupuncture all through the pregnancy .

Elieza · 30/12/2019 11:12

Acupuncture is great and I believe medically proven to be helpful in conception, during pregnancy and labour, and after. I have two friends who turned to acupuncture as a last resort after mc’s. Worked for both who are now mums.

IvinghoeBeacon · 30/12/2019 14:58

Just so that you are aware, I went to the MW at 40 weeks and she offered a sweep and I was happy for her to give it a go. However, my cervix was too high and closed for a sweep (the student midwife couldn’t reach at all and the MW herself could only just get to the cervix). I went into labour naturally about 36 hours later, which had the sweep gone ahead I would probably have attributed to that. My point is that things can change very quickly once you’re due

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