Membrane Sweep and Sex?

SoxFan777

Hey, all...

So I'm having the membrane sweep or strip or whatever it's called on Thursday.  Induction will be scheduled for Monday or Tuesday.  My question: will I want to or be able to have sex over the weekend?  I know that the "sweep" can range from uncomfortable to painful, but does the pain continue AFTER (as in, am I sore for an hour or a day or?)... Just wondering from the BTDT people.  Thanks! 

Cobra11

Had my membranes stripped last week and I kid you not when I say I didn't even get cramps from it. It was a tad uncomfortable during, but after was fine. Sex it up missy!!

missjilly1025

It's odd that you are having your membranes swept and then an induction. I thought that having your membranes being swept was an almost 100% guarantee of labour within 48 hours. I could be wrong - I'm not a MW for a Dr. but that is what I have been told by my MW. 

Cobra11

missjilly1025:

It's odd that you are having your membranes swept and then an induction. I thought that having your membranes being swept was an almost 100% guarantee of labour within 48 hours. I could be wrong - I'm not a MW for a Dr. but that is what I have been told by my MW. 

Eh...I'm still pregnant. And this was last Wednesday that I had them stripped.

Jelliebean1982

I've had my membranes swept twice now.  It's uncomfortable while it happens and it may lead to some cramping, but mine always fades away within an hour or so.  If it doesn't lead to labor it may help you soften/dialate more before your induction.  Good luck!

SoxFan777

Yes, I've heard that it can work or not work.  It worked for my SIL within a few hours, and I've seen people on here who said it did nothing. 

If it doesn't work, we want to sex it up over the weekend.  They want to induce me if it doesn't work because I have GD. 

missjilly1025

sptaylor91:

missjilly1025:

It's odd that you are having your membranes swept and then an induction. I thought that having your membranes being swept was an almost 100% guarantee of labour within 48 hours. I could be wrong - I'm not a MW for a Dr. but that is what I have been told by my MW. 

Eh...I'm still pregnant. And this was last Wednesday that I had them stripped.

Damn it - I was so hoping that tomorrow when I see my MW that she would do mine and I would have my little guy by the weekend - reality sucks!  

Cobra11

missjilly1025:

sptaylor91:

missjilly1025:

It's odd that you are having your membranes swept and then an induction. I thought that having your membranes being swept was an almost 100% guarantee of labour within 48 hours. I could be wrong - I'm not a MW for a Dr. but that is what I have been told by my MW. 

Eh...I'm still pregnant. And this was last Wednesday that I had them stripped.

Damn it - I was so hoping that tomorrow when I see my MW that she would do mine and I would have my little guy by the weekend - reality sucks!  

LOL yup, I was in such a great mood after my appt, I was like..I'm gonna have contractions and a baby tonight...and here we are  

GingerCupcake

missjilly1025:

It's odd that you are having your membranes swept and then an induction. I thought that having your membranes being swept was an almost 100% guarantee of labour within 48 hours. I could be wrong - I'm not a MW for a Dr. but that is what I have been told by my MW. 

Not even close to a 100% guarantee. I had 2 with my previous DD and was still induced at 41 weeks.

Oct08b2bee

missjilly1025:

It's odd that you are having your membranes swept and then an induction. I thought that having your membranes being swept was an almost 100% guarantee of labour within 48 hours. I could be wrong - I'm not a MW for a Dr. but that is what I have been told by my MW. 

I had my membranes swept last Tuesday and this morning. I'm still pregnant. It doesn't guarantee anything.

mcatmay

Still here, still pregnant one week after membranes swept rather aggressively so... yeah, not so much a guarantee. As for sex, i was crampy for two days but afterwards was just fine. I think it depends on how your body reacts. 

megd06

I've never had my membranes stripped, but usually as long as your OB hasn't restricted sexual activity, and your amniotic sac isn't broken--sex is fine.

nhinze01

I had my membranes striped yesterday and had sex this afternoon~felt the same as it did any other time!  Only disclaimer~I had a ton of extra discharge/mucous and some spotting.  As long as you and your partner are okay with that~go for it!