3cm dilated

Had my first stretch and sweep yesterday at 39w2d and my midwife was pleasantly surprised that I was already 3cm dilated. Fingers crossed labour is just around the corner, I've been having early labour symptoms for the last 4 weeks 🥴

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How did you find the stretch and sweep? Heard that it can be painful/uncomfortable

@Tegan I honestly was expecting worse. I've been getting lightning crotch constantly for weeks and it felt really similar to that for me so I guess I'm used to the feeling 😅 It definitely wasn't as bad for me as I've heard some other people have experienced.

I’m going to ask for a stretch and sweep Thursday with the midwife, I’ll be 39+1. Having loads of braxton hicks, period pains, and pressure

I’m thinking the same at my appointment Friday but was just nervous since I’ve heard a lot of women saying it’s super uncomfortable (not like birth is any better)

my friend has had it done twice and she said it was so quick and kinda like pressure rather than pain

I had my stretch and sweep done yesterday morning too! I was 3cm dilated and about 80% effaced.
I lost my mucous plug last night and my waters broke around lunchtime today!

Hopefully youre feeling okay! Goodluck for whats to come lovely!❤️❤️❤️

omg how exciting!!!

I’m 40wks I’m getting mine on Thursday! So hopefully see some results!

I don’t know how to word this politely but from my experience getting a stretch and sweep felt like being fingered when you’re not at all turned on 😂 it doesn’t hurt, just odd 😅

Straight forward and honest, love it 😂😂

Ended up having a stretch and sweep at my appointment today. Wasn’t as bad as I thought.
Was 3cms dilated

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Oh my God, oh my God I hope this is not true!!!! I’m kind of scared

I’ve been throwing up and taking a shit all night!!! I just hope that it’s not what I think it is

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