September 2011 Moms
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membrane stripping/sweeping
just wondering if anyone has gone into labor after getting their membranes swept/stripped? Ive heard that this can be really effective for naturally inducing labor.
thanks ladies!
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Re: membrane stripping/sweeping
I had my membranes swept on Sunday around 2 pm and went into labor 11 hours later. From my understanding, it's most effective if your body is ready and just needs a shove in the right direction to get things started.
I've never had it done, but it worked for my cousin when she was overdue. I have several friends that it didn't work for though. I guess it just depends on the person.
Good luck.
The first time I had them stripped it didn't work. The second time I had them stripped, the doctor was a LOT more aggressive and my water broke 48 hours later. It won't work unless your body and baby are ready. GL!
"What did my fingers do before they held you? What did my heart do with it's love?"
Yes! I had Connor around 36 hours after. Never even had a chance to do the castor oil, thank goodness
ETA: My MW was very vigorous with the stripping. It hurt. But it was worth it.
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