Any MW/ knowledgfable peeps about? Sweep performed,...what next?

[stanausauruswrecks]

MW has just been, am 3cm dilated, 50% effaced, 1/5 (?in relation to brim?)Sweep performed. Have got some back pain,but no contractions. How long would you expect it before the sweep has it's effect (ie I start contracting)or should I be getting something by now? All answers gratefully recieved!

I think a sweep can make things happen up to 48 hrs after it if I remember rightly.

What you need to do now is go for a nice long walk or bounce on your birthing ball, the movement/pressure might help move things along! Goodluck!

sounds like you are on your way anyway, your cervix is softening and dilating and baby is engaging. if it works, it will be within 48 hours. just get on with stuff and you will know if you are need to pay attention !

Thanks ladies - My mum reckons that the fact I have been up cleaning since 8 is a good sign too

yes i think it is usually 24-48 hours later. that was my experience for dd2. wont be long now!

I had a sweep at 4.30pm, and i was 2cm. Went to pick DS up at dads but had to head back to hospital as was having contractions every 4 mins by 5.15!!! DD was born at 12.55am the next morning.

Well, back pain continued until about 3am, then stopped. Still waiting (even more impatiently!!!!