Positive stories please

Hi! I had my post-dates appointment this morning and the midwife said although my cervix was soft and short, she could only just get the tip of one finger in so couldn’t do a sweep. Any positive stories of people going into spontaneous labour still with this happening? I’m 40+4. Thanks

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I know someone who went in with contractions and was told she was 1cm. 30 minutes later she had her baby. It's not a great indicator of labour, I refused cervical checks and sweeps for this reason, but unfortunately it's all they have to go off. I hope you get to see your baby very soon, good luck!! 🥰

No experience of going into labour so just offering some solidarity haha I just wanted to say I went in at 40+3 the other day for a sweep and cervix was far back and hard, so also failed sweep. It’s such a mind game, but trying to stay positive knowing that it isn’t always an indication of labour. Xx

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