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Anyone Had A Membrane Sweep - Did It Work?

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emmanumber3 · 03/08/2011 13:22

Hi! Just that really, have you ever had a membrane sweep & did it make any difference?

I had one about 24 hrs ago & apart from a few "twinges" nothing's happened. Am due to have another one next Tuesday. I'm only 37+3 but have had loads of problems during the later stages of pregnancy so can't wait to get the baby safely delivered now!

If the sweep is going to help, does it normally happen within 24 hrs or is there still hope?

Many thanks.

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PrincessJenga · 15/08/2011 17:17

Thank you all! And good luck to those of you still waiting. Induction wasn't the nightmare I'd expected it to be and now that he's here I'm just happy to have him next to me and couldn't care less how he arrived

owlbooty · 15/08/2011 17:03

Also; bollocks to the idea of induction. I'm not doing it. He'll come when he wants to, assuming all monitoring proves he is okay in there.

owlbooty · 15/08/2011 17:03

Ooh, PrincessJenga only just spotted this. Congratulations!

I've had two sweeps now and they've done buggerall. Third one is scheduled for Wednesday. I will be 41+3. Shark I hope things kick off for you very soon!

blueShark · 15/08/2011 15:59

congratulations PrincessJenga! Hope you and baby are well...

41 weeks today, just came back from hospital after a membrane sweep, fingers crossed will make things progress. Else another sweep on Wed and induction on Friday (hope it will not wait till Friday).

Hows everyone else doing, any more August babies?

changer22 · 13/08/2011 19:32

Well done PrincessJenga Congratulations!

PrincessJenga · 13/08/2011 08:38

Heel all, just a quick update (& an apology for my last post, which I presume was supposed to say 'CONGRATULATIOS!)

The sweep didn't work for me & I ended up being induced & then having an emergency ceasarean as baby was badly positioned & getting distressed. It obviously wasn't what 'd planned, but LO is in my arms now & that's all that matters!

Good luck to those of you still waiting to meet your babies x

changer22 · 12/08/2011 21:28

Congratulations Johnny and Luce! Welcome to baby Archie

johnnyd1 · 12/08/2011 15:54

Hi all
My wife had to have 3 sweeps and then a fourth smaller sweep in hospital and not long after started feeling the contractions. On the Monday (as in 8th aug) out popped little archie after my wife had gone through hyperemesis, epidural, episiotomoty...etc etc. He is a good 8lbs 9oz and my wife and I love him to pieces. Whether or not the sweeps actually made a difference im not 100% sure but they certainly started things off. The first sweep wasnt painful at all but the second apparently was more sore afterwards. hope this helps in some tiny way. Luv to all from Johnny and Luce (and Archie!!) x

rooks14 · 12/08/2011 14:52

Just bumping this thread for anyone booked in for a sweep and curious! had one today, will let you know if anything happens before I'm induced on sunday!

firsttimer84 · 11/08/2011 17:27

Thanks a lot, I'm off to visit google!

owlbooty · 11/08/2011 15:25

missed a word out there - avoid like the plague is what I meant :)

owlbooty · 11/08/2011 15:24

Whoop! Well done Emma and congratulations on Poppy arriving so quickly!

firsttimer I've just had a second sweep today and neither of them have hurt - felt a bit uncomfortable but not painful and I hate being messed about with so this is the sort of thing I'd normally avoid like the . If they're just doing an exam they will take it slowly and at any point you can tell them to stop - they won't be funny about it. There are no speculums involved either. The best thing to do is breathe out slowly and relax as much as you can. They will be able to see how likely an induction is to succeed by working out what your bishop's score is - google it for more info but it's basically how ready your body is to go. Good luck!

firsttimer84 · 11/08/2011 13:35

Congratulations!!! Wow I can't believe you managed without any pain relief-what an absolute heroine!

I was told yesterday that due to my type 1 diabetes and the fact he's a little bigger than he should be that I'll be given a vaginal examination with the view to induce in 3 weeks (i'll be 37 weeks)

Does this vaginal exam mean a sweep or is it to see how dilated I am? I'm 3/5 engaged now which I know doesn't mean a lot with number 1.

Will this exam hurt? I can't handle smears as I'm very small, is it like this? I don't mind if it does hurt, as I know it needs to be done I just want to be prepared.

PrincessJenga · 11/08/2011 13:21

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changer22 · 10/08/2011 21:46

Congratulations! That is lovely news. Well done you and welcome to Poppy

emmanumber3 · 10/08/2011 20:07

Hello everyone! Just coming back to update. Well, the sweep didn't work but I do now have my baby at home .

The induction went well & baby Poppy arrived after a 4 hour labour. My only problem being that by the time I asked for pethidine/injection pain relief it was too late as the "crowning" was starting & I ended up doing the pushing bit with no pain relief at all (they took my gas & air away ).

Best of luck to everyone else still waiting xxx

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zebedeethezebra · 09/08/2011 16:26

Worked for me, although I was already 2cm dilated and 40+3 at the time. Got contractions within a few hours.

blueShark · 09/08/2011 15:53

I had a sweep with DS2 which is a 'normal practice' in the country abroad where I had him. On the due date or few days before (due to the lack of beds and the fact they keep the normal deliveries for at least 3 days) the gynecologist did a sweep at around 7.30pm, contractions started at 8pm ish and DS2 was born at 10.30pm :)

Its a shame noone does a sweep in UK until week 41, I am 40+1 today with DD3.

owlbooty · 09/08/2011 08:30

Good luck today Emma - hope the induction is nice and easy for you.

I'm still waiting too - nothing doing at all except bloody braxton hicks all day long. Was supposed to have second sweep yesterday but there were no midwives available to do it. I don't want to be induced either; that'd really bugger up my homebirth plan.

Changer that sounds rather like DC4 was about to turn up anyway, given DC3's late appearance! The last MW I spoke to did say she felt it was pretty much 50/50 as to whether it worked or not.

changer22 · 08/08/2011 20:24

I ended up having 3 sweeps with DC3. The MW was sure she would come before Christmas - but she decided to wait until mid January! Each MW that did a sweep said everything was very favourable, blah, blah. 2 weeks late.

For DC4 I had a sweep on the Friday and it hurt! Was uncomfortable all day Saturday, DC4 arrived on Sunday morning. 2 weeks late again!

PrincessJenga · 08/08/2011 20:17

That's good news Emma. Good luck tomorrow.

I'm still waiting, but I'm feeling really well so don't want to be induced. I just want baby to come when he's ready (although I'd like him to be ready NOW! Come on baby!) I had monitoring today and baby and I are both fine, they will induce on Wednesday if nothing's happened by then.

I ate a whole pineapple in desperation earlier and am about to drag DP for a long walk round the local streets then maybe to bed

emmanumber3 · 08/08/2011 20:07

Congrats MrsV! Just to update you all - I've spent the weekend in hospital due to more random BP levels & am now on "home leave" from the ward before going back at 7.30am to be induced.

My Consultant has finally agreed that, at 38 weeks & after 2 months of "hospital yo-yo" enough is enough .

Best of luck to the rest of you still waiting - I will update when I get home with DC3 .

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rooks14 · 06/08/2011 22:57

wow congrats mrvidic :D x

jimmijam · 06/08/2011 21:55

Congratulations mrs v! Didnt work 4 me but with our 1st i remember walking the streets at night (tho not in my pjs) with 1 foot.on the kerb and 1 on the road. I didnt realise some midwives book u in 4 a sweep, myn were all offered at routine check.ups (apart from 1 during a hospital stay 4 an infection, the midwife examined me then said after 'ive just done a sweep'-she didnt even ask me b4 hand!

PrincessJenga · 06/08/2011 11:18

Excellent! Congratulations. I'm hoping vacuuming in my PJs will be equally effective!

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