I have yet to have a cervical check as my Dr's office does not do them until you are in labor or having issues. That in itself is super frustrating especially since I am on our 3rd bundle of joy. So today I see Dr. and he takes measurements & heartbeat...and says he will do check next week, strip membranes and give me an induction date. I am due 4/20 so my next appt is day before my due date, I kind of feel like what's the point of having membranes stripped if they are going to give me an induction date anyway? I heard the stripping is painful and sometimes does nothing anyway.......any advice ladies?
Re: Almost 39 weeks and Dr said...
To me it would depend on your birth plan. I would try the membrane sweep before trying to induce because it's a more natural way to start labor than inducing. I'm a FTM so what do I know, I've been no progress with a high cervix for the last
My strip didn't hurt this time, but it did last time. I don't know if maybe she didn't do enough, or if maybe she was just more gentle.
Every doc is different. If you're concerned or want a check, did you ask for one? I
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I would way rather have my membranes stripped in hopes of labor starting on it's own after that... than be induced with pitocin. And having your membranes swiped is more just "uncomfortable" than it is painful. I mean yeah it hurts a little but i
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