Positive Membrane Sweep

I was going to post but than decided not to because who knows if my membrane sweep will work but I just thought about how many negative membrane sweep stories I’ve heard on here and because of that I was sensitive to getting one I’m 40 weeks and 1 day and got my membrane sweep today not only was it painless it simply did not hurt yes I feel some cramping and a bit uncomfortable after ….but no where near the pain I’ve seen on other post with that said I’m only 1 hour into it so hopefully it continues to be ok …anyways just wanted to put that out there for anyone who maybe thinking of it …my experience was good very gentle felt a bit un comfy for maybe 5 seconds….wish me luck and keep me in your prayers ! 🙏🏽

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Thank you for this ! I’ve seen so many different horror stories with different things like this and getting
Your cervix checked ! Love the positivity

I am also so grateful for your post! I don’t want to stress about any part of this process and I was getting nervous about the membrane sweep, so glad it isn’t like this for everyone, hopeful that I can be one of them

Thank you for posting! I'm going to ask my doctor to do a membrane sweep tomorrow. Hopefully, I have a positive experience like you.

Wasn’t anything like the post I’ve seen on here honestly …I was surprised it didn’t hurt the uncomfortable for 5 seconds was because a finger was sweeping my cervix …! I am home now and having some cramping but nothing I can’t bear and nothing worse than what I was feeling before the sweep !

I had one today it hurt badly but only for a bit

I had one last week and it did hurt but not like end of the world pain. More like a really deep or detailed cervical check. I also cramped for a few days after-starting a few hours after the sweep. But the cramping was no more than period cramping.

did your membrane sweep work ? Did you put you into labor ? And if you don’t mind me asking how many weeks are you ?

Ok so update on membrane sweep ! I got it done Wednesday at 2cm dilated today now Friday I’m in labor and delivery praying to God & can’t wait to meet our baby boy ! BUT ! After having such a positive experience with getting the sweep I have to say once night time hit …the cramping and pain was almost unbearable ! So much so I came to the hospital Thursday just to be sent home …they gave me some medication but it only lasted 4 hours all night I labored at home and it hurt so much …so much so that I regretted the membrane sweep this morning the pain was still so unbearable I feel to my knees and asked my husband to take me to the hospital for another medication round …thank god I was admitted ! so with that said yes the aftermath was horrific ….but I think it worked ! Anyways just wanted to share ! I’m at hospital now went from 2cm to 51/2 …please keep me in your prayers !

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Anyone else up feeding their Bebe?

As above. Trying so hard to keep my eyes open

Is this normal??

I’m 29 weeks pregnant and having really aching legs and they’re all lumpy and swollen. Above the knee and behind the knee . Should I be worried ? My legs have never looked like this up until a few days ago. ??

Induction experience

I just wanted to share my experience with being induced as I wasn’t sure what to expect and thought it may help others.

I opted for the foley balloon which was inserted at 8am Saturday morning, I had to stay in hospital due to hypertension and protein urine however usually you can just go home once this has been done. The insertion of the balloon was not painful, was slightly uncomfortable as there was slight pressure. I actually found having the cervix checked prior to be worse (again not painful at this point just uncomfortable) The balloon had little effect and after having it removed I was still only 1cm. Removal also was pain free and hardly even noticeable.

I then had my first dose of the gel and definitely noticed a difference, I started experiencing period like cramps almost immediately however they were light and manageable. After 6 hours I had another cervix check and although my cervix was soft it was still only 1cm and was only open at the front. I had another dose of the gel and felt an increase in pressure and more intense cramping where I now required pain relief (codeine). After another 6 hours I had another cervix check and I had now dilated to 2-3cm however was still quite difficult to get all the way through so a third gel was recommended which I agreed to.

Almost immediately I noticed the difference and was in considerable pain, I had paracetamol and codeine however the contractions had now become intense and a lot closer together (around 3 minutes apart). After a couple of hours I had my last cervix check and was 4cm and taken down to the Labour ward to have my waters broken and an epidural.

I had been in my room for approx 20minutes when my waters broke by themselves and I was now 10cm and actively pushing…. There was no time for the epidural and my beautiful girl arrived into the world within 2 minutes of pushing.

All in all I would say the cramps/contractions were manageable up until the third gel where it became pretty unbearable however it was for a very short time a gas and air helped take the edge off. The worst part about any of it was actually the later cervix checks where after stimulating the cervix my contractions were at their most painful.

If I had to be induced again I would skip the balloon and opt for the gels immediately as thy had a quicker effect and I would have been out a lot sooner if I had done this to begin with.

One more thing, I’ve never believed when people say “you forget the pain once they’re here” but I can honestly say this is true. It’s been 4 days and I would do it all again in a heartbeat.

Anyone else experiencing this?

Gave birth (vagina) 5 days ago and yesterday morning and this morning getting lot of pain in my right bottom side and lower back

Exercise 6 weeks after c section

What movement did people start to introduce? I won’t do anything too vigorous until I’ve seen the pelvic physio as I don’t want to compromise anything that may have been extremely weakened through pregnancy! But just wondering what types of classes/movement people started off with?

It’s my birthday tomorrow.

Ok so I am going to be 35 years young. I can’t believe how much this life has thrown at me but it’s okay I’m a survivor. I am truly blessed to be alive. 🥳🧁🎂 The only downside is I won’t be celebrating my birthday because my man can’t take me out. So many emotions right now.