Community› The Bump Message Boards› 3rd Trimester
3rd Trimester
New Discussion

what is stripping of membranes?

lazysusanlazysusan member
in 3rd Trimester
This is a really dumb question I know.  I've heard of it for forever, but never really knew exactly what it was.  It sounds painful...
Report Reply to Post

Re: what is stripping of membranes?

  • LadyNikonLadyNikon member

    I had the same question.. I believe its when the mucous plug has fallen out the doctor takes his/her finger and strip the membrane from the wall of the cervix.  Due to some chemical release it can cause contractions to start..

    Did I explan that right?

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • KKMKKM
    imageLadynikon:

    I had the same question.. I believe its when the mucous plug has fallen out the doctor takes his/her finger and strip the membrane from the wall of the cervix.  Due to some chemical release it can cause contractions to start..

    Did I explan that right?

    Yup, pretty much.  It is painful because it causes a very intense contraction.

    Report Reply
  • EverettaEveretta
    Thank you for posting the question.  I was wondering myself!
    Report Reply
  • grinsandgigglesgrinsandgiggles member
    I don't think you have to have already lost your mucous plug, as I've read a lot of women on here say they lose it afterward??
    Report Reply
  • babynurse08babynurse08 member
    Its a vigorous exam, for sure but it doesnt cause "more painful" contractions, it helps get things moving so that you may go into labor soon after. Its basically a vigorous massage of the cervix
    Report Reply
  • *KC*luvs*RJ**KC*luvs*RJ*
    This sounds HORRID!
    Report Reply
  • a_chance2007a_chance2007
    how many cm do you have to be to have your membranes stripped?
    Report Reply
  • julygaljulygal

    Some pp already basically said this, but...Doctor takes their finger and sweeps along the inside of the cervix to separate the bag of waters from the cervix/uterine wall. It supposedly releases chemicals (prostagladins) to help labor start.

    I had it done with my first pregnancy when I was overdue and had no signs of labor.  I was less than a cm dilated, just starting to efface, and my mucus plug was still in place.  I was in labor 24 hours later and had my DD soon after that.  I found it painful, as the doctor that did it to me was rather aggressive.  However, I began having immediate cramping that slowly turned into full-fledged contractions.

    It works for some and for others nothing.  I think for it to work your body has to be ready for labor.  I think it worked for me as I was overdue.

    Lilypie Fifth Birthday tickersLilypie Third Birthday tickers Lilypie First Birthday tickers
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"