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Do you think the midwife would give me a sweep?

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TotorosOcarina · 08/05/2011 11:09

I'm hoping for a homebirth.

been niggling for 2 weeks, been having show for 11 days, back pain, strong pains that just die off.

I am utterly fed up.

Am due tomorrow by their dates, but am a week over by mine :(

DS and DD came after a sweep.

MW last wed refused but had a sweep the wed before (!) and was 2cms!

baby is very deeply engaged and am so uncomfy.

I am an emotional wreck though and on't know if im brave enough to call and ask :(

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TotorosOcarina · 08/05/2011 11:16

has anyone got their DHs to ring the MWs? i have anxiety problems anyways

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saldoozer · 08/05/2011 11:18

Oh dear, I know how you feel, have been having niggling for weeks and had show thurs and fri but still not in labour. I had a sweep on wed (cervix was too posterior for it to work), I was 40 weeks then.
You have nothing to loose by asking for a sweep, the worst they can say is no and you will know that at least you asked. good luck

DirtyBit · 08/05/2011 12:17

I always get my DP to ring for me, I get all wobbly voiced and teary otherwise (I am a drip).

Just ask, explain everything that you have here and why you want it. Like saldoozer says, the worst they can say is no.

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TotorosOcarina · 08/05/2011 12:29

thanks

glad to know im not the only one.

the midwife on wed was a boot, i was really brave (i know i sound daft) and she was really rude so confidence is a bit down, well it is anyways.

he called and left a message.

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BreastmilkDoesAFabLatte · 08/05/2011 13:53

Yes, I've sometimes got DH to ring the MW for me. Never been queried on it.

Once you're due by their dates, getting a sweep should no longer be a problem...

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TotorosOcarina · 08/05/2011 13:56

he left a message and no-one has got back to us, no-one is answering the phone and the 2nd number we were given is going to 'Dr Browns' (who??) mobile.

What if I were in labour??! these are supposed to be the numbers i ring if im having the baby! (or have a query)

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BreastmilkDoesAFabLatte · 08/05/2011 15:51

Just because Dr Brown's mobile is ignoring your request for a sweep doesn't mean that it would ignore you if in labour. Dr Brown probably just has his/her mobile set up to divert all calls to voicemail, and would instantly return a message from a woman going into labour.

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