Membrane sweep

Currently 39 weeks, went in for a membrane sweep and feeling super discouraged as she wasn’t able to do it as I was 0cm dilated so she’s booked me in for this coming Thursday. Has this happened to anyone else? I’m on my second baby so not too sure as to why I’m not dilated at all although I’ve been getting braxton hicks/false labour contractions for almost a month, cervix is soft and baby is in position.

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I had a similar experience. I went in around 40 weeks and wanted to do a membrane sweep and they couldn’t. I ended up getting induced at 41 weeks. Right before I got induced I was 2cm dilated and 60% effaced. I think my body was already starting to go into labor naturally because I only had to have one dose of cytotec and usually it’s like 3-4 doses I believe plus pitocin which I didn’t need. I didn’t have anything else done to progress my labor. Then I had epidural because contractions are no joke. My labor was about 17 hours long. Honestly I would try pumping as often as you can, it can help you get consistent contractions and speed things along. Try not to stress and everything will happen the way it is suppose to!

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