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No cramping after membrane sweep?

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I had my 1st membrane sweeping at my appt today since MW said I was "favorable" (2cm, 80%, -2). I haven't had any cramping/discharge...nothing. Has anyone else had their membranes swept and had no after effects?

Ok and now here's the really silly question: do you think the lack of cramping, etc. means the sweeping is less likely to bring on labor?

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Re: No cramping after membrane sweep?

  • sunset+skiessunset+skies

    Unfortunately, this is a really hit-or-miss kind of procedure. Even if you HAD cramping, it may not mean anything.

    I was 3cm, 60% on Wednesday when I had it done at 10:30am. I had cramping and irregular contractions for a solid 8 hours.

     It's now 9pm on Friday, and I'm still pregnant!

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    Mine were swept on Monday... no cramping... still no baby :(
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  • SeaMamaSeaMama member
    Not doing it this time around, but w/ DS1 I had my membranes swept a coule days past my due date.  It did absolutely nothing. 
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  • kg_08kg_08 member

    I did not have cramping after mine, but I started contractions about 14 hours later.

    Generally they say if it's going to work, you'll be in labor within 24... or is it 48 hours?

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