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I’m 38 weeks on Thursday and having a membrane sweep done and was curious of any ways to induce labour naturally as I’m due to be induced on the 28th which is my due date . Other than the obvious inter course and oxytocin levels and raspberry leaf tea is there anything else

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A sweep is a form of induction.

Bounce on the ball
Curb walking
Being active where you feel you can

Why are you getting a membrane sweep at 38 weeks?

Sweep is an induction just without the hormones. And raspberry leaf tea doesn’t induce labour it just helps with softening the cervix. After your sweep walk as much as you can, bounce on your ball and just stay active as that’s the most important part. You’ll know within 24-48 hours if it’s worked x

I did it all and nothing got my labour started, but the sweep did help me lose my plug. The most annoying but best advice I can give you is to work on relaxing as best as you can.
The tea and prunes and stuff like that will help ease labour, but won't induce it.

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I’m 38 weeks on Thursday and having a membrane sweep done and was curious of any ways to induce labour naturally as I’m due to be induced on the 28th which is my due date . Other than the obvious inter course and oxytocin levels and raspberry leaf tea is there anything else

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