Sweeps

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New30 · 15/09/2015 11:19

I'm scheduled to have a sweep at 39+5. Just wondered if anyone else has had one around that time and if they were favourable/ if it did anything?
Thanks

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New30 · 15/09/2015 11:20

Eek sorry 38+5. I'm getting ahead of myself!!!!

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Fuzzyduck21 · 15/09/2015 12:05

Had one at 38+1 and at 39 weeks and both did naff all :( having said that my b-hicks have become more intense since but no sign of baby or being in labour. Now being induced as they are concerned about babys growth dip. Good luck! Xx

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New30 · 15/09/2015 12:16

Thanks fuzzyduck! Good luck with your induction! Hopefully baby will decide it's time to arrive!

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Dixiechick17 · 15/09/2015 16:32

I had one at 37 weeks, cervix was soft, favourable and 1cm dilated. Had a bit of a show, some period pains and the MW said she was sure I'd have the baby within a few days. Three weeks later I had another in my due date, again cervix was favourable, waters bulging this time and was 2-3cm and at 40+5 I went into labour. I think they will only work if your body is ready.

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New30 · 15/09/2015 18:39

Dixie I would be so disappointed if I had though at 37 weeks there had been a chance of it being successful and then going over!

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Dixiechick17 · 15/09/2015 21:45

I was very disappointed at the time. All worth it now though hope your sweep is successful :)

NashvilleQueen · 15/09/2015 21:46

I had one at about 7pm at 40 + 3 days and went into labour the next afternoon. It was uncomfortable for a moment rather than painful and def seemed to get things moving! Good luck!

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New30 · 15/09/2015 22:10

Thank you. It's on Thursday so see how I go!

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