Advantages and Disadvantages of a sweep

[surreygirl1987]

Hello- my due date is today and I'm expecting to be offered a sweep by my mw tomorrow at my appointment. I had initially decided to decline but now I'm getting impatient...

The advantages of a sweep are obvious - a way to possibly kick start labour, and a less invasive way than induction (ideally I want to avoid!).

What about disadvantages? My thinking was that he'll come out when he's ready and I didn't want to force a 'natural' process. Also I've heard it's uncomfortable (I HATE smear tests and get anxious and tense about them so hate the idea of a sweep which I assume is not dissimilar!).

Any other pros and cons??
Thanks :)

Sounds like you managed really really well! Mw couldn't do the sweep (cervix too high) so induction booked for a week's time. Your experience has made me feel a bit more positive about it so thank you! :)

No problem good luck with the induction you will be fine !

I was induced it took 3 attempts but then when it worked the contractions kicked in with vigour ! Good luck !! X