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Sweep - what does it feel like and when to get it done?

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Dee142 · 29/06/2024 19:51

I am currently 38+0 and utterly exhausted and uncomfortable. Never had a labour that started on its own. Have appointments at 38+2 and 38+6. Sweep will be offered at 38+6. Is it painful? Does it work…? And also given how I am feeling any sense in asking for it at 38+2? (Not sure if the midwife would agree!).

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amispeakingintongues · 29/06/2024 22:04

Speaking · 29/06/2024 21:57

I do think it can be a mixed bag.

I've had a couple that were uncomfortable but quick and a couple that were indescribably painful and quite traumatic.

For one of the painful ones, the midwife told me to get an epidural first as she was going to do a "big" sweep because my labour wasn't progressing like it should.
The gas and air didn't touch the sides.
I wouldn't get one again.

What on earth is a “big sweep”?! And so bad she told you to have an epidural first?! This sounds absolutely horrendous and frankly abusive! It’s not OK that so many midwives get away with this madness and women are meant to put up and shut up. I’m so sorry

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