Membrane sweep – your experiences?

Hi ladies! I’m having a membrane sweep on Wednesday and would love to hear about your experiences. ❤️
How long after the sweep did you go into labour? Did it happen the same day, or did it take a few days?
Also, how painful did you find the procedure? I’m a little nervous, so I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences! 🥰�

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I had a sweep with my first, it is super uncomfortable and slightly painful but not terrible. It doesn’t last long at all, I think my midwife did about 10 circular movements with her finger. I had the sweep mid morning and was in active labour by about 4am the following morning! Good luck 💕

With my first i had 4 sweeps (i was due 08/09/24) 1st sweep 02/09/24, 2nd sweep 10/09/24, 3rd sweep 15/09/24 & cervical balloon inserted for 24 hours. 16/09/24 ballon out, waters manually broken and 4th sweep and 4 hours after that placed on hormonal drip - 8 hours after that baby was born at 41+1. He was definitely cosy in my belly🤣
Im due my second baby on the 12th and im having my first sweep tomorrow, at 39+1 - hoping things get going alot quicker this time! Best thing to do is keep active afterwards, walking, curb walking, birthing ball etc etc. The sweeps themselves can be uncomfortable and you will get cramping afterwards. Feel free to message me xx

I had a sweep and went into labour a few hours later and gave birth 12 hours after the sweep. The sweep didn’t hurt at all but I think that’s because my body was ready

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