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How soon will I be offered a sweep?

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ALS17081982 · 28/05/2018 20:08

Hi, I'm 39+2 and my next midwife appt is at 40+2. If I make it to the next appt, how soon will I be offered a sweep? Is there any chance the midwife would do it at the appt on 40+2 or does it need to be booked for another time? Thanks

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muststoplurking · 28/05/2018 20:18

It depends on the baby's position and the cervix I think. I went to my appointment at similar time and the baby's head wasn't engaged / cervix not suitable so left v disappointed I'm afraid.

PrincessConsuelaBannanaHammock · 28/05/2018 21:17

I had a sweep on my due date, so they should do it at your appointment if they can. My cervix was unfavourable though so like pp I too left disappointed! Good luck Smile

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ALS17081982 · 28/05/2018 21:45

Princess - did you know beforehand that you would have a sweep on that day or was it only suggested at the appt?

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Oysterbabe · 28/05/2018 21:58

My midwife was all set to do one at 40 weeks but couldn't as not engaged or favourable. Baby showed up 3 days later anyway.
I'm sure your midwife will try if you ask.

Namechangemum100 · 28/05/2018 22:05

If it's your first baby then it is unlikely your cervix will be favourable.

For second pregnancies, the cervix is already open following the birth of the first baby, so a midwife can successfully reach past the cervix. It's very unlikely with a first pregnancy so I would try to pin your hopes on it.

I know it's a cliche, but baby will come when it's ready and there is no rush. I speak from experience as my first was 10 days late and second 2 weeks late.

Leave baby to make it's own way in its own time...in a few weeks your baby will be in yours arms and the rush to get baby out will be a distant memory.

dontbesillyhenry · 28/05/2018 22:28

They don't do them here until you are about 7 days overdue

Mousefunky · 28/05/2018 23:43

I had mine at 40+2 and my three DC were all born the next day. I was already 1cm dilated when they did the sweep.

ew1990 · 28/05/2018 23:50

With DD (1st baby) I had regular growth scans and at the 38 week one the consultant gave me a sweep - I was already 2cm dilated and then booked me in for an induction 2 days later at 36+4, was induced at 36+6 (no beds on labour ward) and DD was born after 6 hours

PrincessConsuelaBannanaHammock · 29/05/2018 04:54

ALS17081982 Yes they had said they would try a sweep at that appointment if I wanted them to.

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