Stretch and sweep worked for a bit then all has quietened down so heading for 2....advice please

[rubyboo2]

Hi ladies I am 39+3 .
I have lots of commplications so at hospital app wednesday Dr offered a stretch and sweep . Ive never had one before . Bloody hell it hurt but I didnt care ! She thought I have a good chance of it working . So 30 mins later I was having regular contractions every5-10 mins for 4 hours ! Then it all fizzled out :-( .
So Thursday evening lost my plug (gross) . Since then just had random contractions .
Today Friday heading to midwife for another stretch and sweep .
Has anyone had one after they lost the plug ? Will it be more sucesful if last one kind of worked .
Any advice ?
Thanks x

Ps the dr said I was 2 cm dilated , posterior cervix long . ( I have a tilted uterus)

2nd one should give you the kick start you need seeing as your 2cms already, good luck!
I had one at 38 and 39 wks in my last pregnancy but nothing happened as my cervix wasn't that ready, then at 40+3 a sweep finally worked.
Wishing you all the best.

Jo 38+6

Thanks Jodie :-) . My midwife said my posterior cervix is now anterior 2-3 cm dilated , stretchy and thining , plus babys head is now 3/4 5th engaged . So here's hoping . x

Any pains at all?
Good luck x

Have sex after your sweep.....sperm has prostaglandins in which help get things going!!

Hi I am disapointed had some irregular contractions nothing exciting . The second one seems to have worked even less than the first :-( .
I have an appointment at consultant clinic again wed when I will be 1 day over so at least he can sort induction out . Going to distract myself this weekend . Thanks Jo x

Sweeps are so hit and miss. They only really work if you're about to go into labour anyway. Worth trying but often not too useful. Try not to be too demoralised. Your body is gearing up, cervix is moving in the right direction and it could happen any time. Please do not worry about sex or long walks or curry if you haven't the heart for them. They are total myths and won't help. I know you probably want to DO something. You can. you can look after yourself, make sure you are content and relaxed and pleasing yourself. That's very good for you.

Won't be long. Best of luck.