Sweep!!

So I'm 37+3 and had a sweep today!! Cervix is soft which is expected as this is my 4th since having it I've had pinkish and brown spotting!! I've never had anything after a sweep before so do you think it could be starting to get the ball rolling? I've had a few tightenings too 🤞🤞

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I'm 37+5, also had a sweep today! But iv had nothing other than tightenings😪 have you been staying active? Or relaxing? Xx

@Alicia I have a 1 year old a 2 year old doing the school runs for my 10 year so staying pretty active in the hope it helps they did say gravity will be my best friend!! 🤣 xx

How did u get a sweep at 37 weeks mine Keeps saying no ??

@Mabel I don't know I was unsure if they would give it .. but I took my chance asked and he agreed x

Img my consultant refuses anything I ask and I’m 38 weeks!!

I had a sweep with my first and went into labour the next day. Sounds like it’s getting started!

@Jen I hope so dancing around with the kids cleaning and running around I'm hoping all helps 🤞

Where I am they don’t offer them until after 40 weeks! X

I been offered one at 39 weeks x

Firstly congratulations on getting one so early 🤣 I’m having to wait until my consultant agrees at 38weeks for my midwife to start! A show is definitely signs it’s going in the right direction but unfortunately not a definite indicator that it’s going to happen.. stay out the bath whatever you do and if you start to feel any tightening or cramps get mobile!!! Good luck 🤞🏼🤞🏼

My midwife said she won’t offer any kind of induction until 41 weeks! 🙄

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