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Labor and Birth question: What is a stretch and sweep in pregnancy? A 'stretch and sweep' or 'membrane sweep' is a form of induction used at the end of pregnancy. The practitioner (ob or midwife) will ... A 'stretch and sweep' or 'membrane sweep' is a form of induction used at the end of pregnancy. The practitioner (ob...
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Stretch and Sweep Also known as sweeping the membranes, this procedure involves your doctor or midwife inserting a gloved finger into your vagina and gently separating the membranes surrounding the baby from your cervix. According to one li...
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I am 40 weeks and 1 day with baby no.2. I am having a stretch and sweep this afternoon, I had one with my first daughter but it didn't work and had to be induced a week later. Has it worked for anyone else??
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Labour, induction and a hard posterior cervi: iVillage ... Today, I saw the consultant who attempted a stretch and sweep, which was not successful because my cervix was hard and posterior. Is there anything I can do to soften and bring my cervix down? Morph...
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"Can anyone explain the procedure for a stretch and sweep? How long will it take and will it be painful?" - Find the answer to this question and millions more on Yahoo! UK & Ireland Answers. ... Stretch and sweep; A traditional method of trying to nudge the body into labour when overdue. The doctor or midwife does an...
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[Archive] stretch + sweep membranes? October 2006 ... My midwife today suggested that we do a stretch + sweep, which I declined. (I'm almost 39w...) but she said if I don't progress next week (or deliver), then she'd want to do it... what do you think??? thanks!!
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I had a stretch and sweep done 4 times and it really hurt. For some it is only uncomfy. But for me it hurt and it did no good. I still went over and had to be induced. But thats just me. I hope it works for you. Best of luck and Merry Christmas!
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Sat 3 Oct 2009 | You are here: Home > chatroom > Messageboards > Labour and birth > stretch and sweep ... Subject : stretch and sweep ... hi it needs to be open so that they can insert their finger to do the sweep. i went at 40+5 and they couldn't do it for the same reason 3 days later i had one and was already 2cm dilated...
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Sweeping (or stripping) the membranes (sometimes referred to as a 'strip and stretch') is an old method of induction that can be used frequently by ...
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