Membrane sweep 38+5

jaysm0mmie

So I just got my membranes swept at about 10:30 this morning, just wondering for moms who've had it done, how long did you wait before you went into labor? Also I'm having minor cramping and spotting, is that a good sign? 

meggyme

jaysm0mmie said:

So I just got my membranes swept at about 10:30 this morning, just wondering for moms who've had it done, how long did you wait before you went into labor? Also I'm having minor cramping and spotting, is that a good sign? 

Baby will come when they’re ready. A membrane sweep might give them a nudge, but if they’re not ready it won’t do anything.

stillcozy

I never did. I had it done 3 times and never went into labor on my own and was induced at 41 weeks 

DanyTargaryen

With DS I had it done at 40w4d and ended up at the hospital in labor that night, BUT I was already starting to contract on my own that morning before my OB appointment. We weren't going to bother but since things had already started she thought there was a chance it would help keep things moving. So yes, it worked for me, but she had also warned me for a lot of moms it does nothing.

Minor cramping and spotting could be from the procedure itself. It doesn't necessarily mean labor will be any time soon.

Good luck.

jaysm0mmie

Thank you, if the sweep doesnt work I'll be induced Saturday morning,  just wanted to see if it'd kick start things beforehand 

dirtanddiamonds

lindsayleigh1989 said:

I never did. I had it done 3 times and never went into labor on my own and was induced at 41 weeks 

This was me, too. 

LadyMillil

I had a membrane sweep at 37+6, had cramping and spotting the next day and baby was born at 38+2, but I was already 3cm + >50% effaced when I had the membrane sweep and also did as many of the anecdotal labour induction things I could.