MEMBRANE SWEEP/MEMBRANE STRIP | Inducing Labor With A Stretch and Sweep | The Induction Series Pt 4

Membrane Sweep / Membrane Strip

Are you having a baby soon and wondering or being asked about a MEMBRANE SWEEP? If your doctor is talking to you about having a membrane sweep, also called a membrane strip or stretch and sweep, you need to watch this video. When it comes to answering your question, “How is labor induced?”, there are so many ways to do it and you should be confident in your answer to “Should I get induced?”. In this video, you learn about one method for how to induce labor and what questions to ask about induction, specifically when it comes to getting your membranes swept. This way, you are not caught off guard in the final weeks of pregnancy when doctors often start bringing this topic up, especially if you are planning a hospital birth.

Knowing what a membrane sweep is, how and when it is performed, and how it can lead to an induced labor and delivery (but not necessarily always), you will be able to work with your care team to know if an induction labor is the best decision for you using a Membrane Sweep.

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[dollcar]

39w + 4d. 2nd baby. Getting this done today, fingers crossed we meet out little girl soon. UPDATE: procedure was done at 2:30pm & within an hour I began feeling cramps in my abdomen. By 3:30 am contractions started & our princess was born at 2:16pm the following day. ❤

[Mahi]

I had this done at 39 weeks and 5 days. I was already 3cm dilated before getting it done. I gave birth a few hours later!

[sevaggh]

Got a sweep at 41 weeks and 4 days, 3 days before the scheduled induction and it worked. (Wasn’t painful at all, I actually asked to do it twice). The next day I delivered naturally very easily 😊

[michelleh.]

I was offered a "cervical exam" once during my first pregnancy... a few days before my due date. I'm pretty sure my midwife gave me a membrane sweep without my consent. I bled profusely after she took her hand out, and she didn't seem very apologetic about it. I bled for 48 hours. After that I had a premature rupture of membranes, and baby was born 72 hours later. I am refusing any cervical exams for my current pregnancy. Even though my current OBGyn is extremely likeable and ethical, the trust is gone forever. She can stay out of my vag until I'm out of the transition stage of labor.

[morganandinggomes]

Thank you for addressing informed consent! It's something we don't hear enough about, especially in a hospital setting. I was surprised today when my midwife (who practices in a hospital) led with the risks and benefits of a certain intervention - I've never heard a care provider lead with that. Usually it's just a "sell" to try to get you to take the easy way out (for them). All that to say I appreciate you bringing this up.

[abbyl]

I got this done at 39 weeks and 6 days at 4pm. I was 3 cm dilated and the next morning, at 6:20am my water broke, my daughter was born the same day at 1:40pm.
Also, I had been doing the miles circuit and yoga ball exercises and I only pushed once, and baby started going out by her own, it was incredible!! She came out so fast with only 1 push. No tearing.

[GracefullyGracious]

Thank God I moved to a birthing center. I’m so traumatized with hospitals. Praying for safe delivery this June.

[sarahc]

Very good. Informing women not to consider being touched until 40w first time and 41w in subsequent 🙌
You are arming women its fantastic!!! Membrane sweep requires CONSENT
It IS also a form of induction!!!

[AuntieBero]

I'm so thankful for my membrane sweep with my second baby at 39 weeks😊 it put me in labor before my scheduled induction date

[laurenswift]

I’ve had 4 sweeps and with 3 of them- I delivered within 24 hours of the sweep.

For me, it wasn’t painful at all. Especially compared to labor 😂😂😂 and after 38 weeks, worth a shot even if nothing comes of it in my opinion

[monimayra]

Thank you from one momma to another ❤ did this with my second baby at 39 weeks on a Friday afternoon.. was set for a induction the following Monday. Saturday morning at 9am started with contractions and gave birth at 6pm ❤ this baby I’m 39 weeks and 4 days and I just got the sweep hoping to go in Labor before my set induction Saturday 🤞

[jessicawarner]

As a first time mom with symptoms of labor but an impending induction (for no good reason...doctors...), I had a sweep at 9pm, contractions started at midnight and had baby about a day later. I didn't feel anything "painful" or that uncomfortable at all but then again, the doctor commented on the fact that I didn't even flinch and said I must have a high pain tolerance.

[MegsDai]

I’m 4 months pp. I had a membrane sweep at 37 weeks, and it was EXTREMELY uncomfortable, I could only tolerate the process for about 5 seconds. It worked though, baby was born 2 days later!

[Madimoomo]

Got my sweep at 38 weeks 5 days. Then worked a 12 hour shift yesterday. And currently having reoccurring, but irregular, contractions at 205am. We will see how it goes! It’s definitely enough to make me not sleep well.

[ash.bash.]

My own anecdotal evidence that it works-I had a membrane sweep the morning of 38w4d. I was 1.5-2cm dilated for a couple weeks at that point. After a day of cramping I went into labor that night and had my son in my arms by noon the next day.

[peace]

Thank you Bridget... had this before getting induced next day. I requested for it and yeah Alhamdulillah my water broke same night and labour started.

[spirituallymommy]

I had a membrane sweep with my youngest during a cervical exam. It was a bit uncomfortable but it wasn't excruciating for me. That's different for everyone. This was on a Tuesday around 11am. I had my baby the next day on Wednesday at 827pm. It definitely started my contractions and got me going. I did curb walking after that appointment. It was a great experience for me

[LopezJosie]

I was 2 cm dilated and I also didn’t even feel the dr doing this but I’m thankful she did in my first pregnancy, I was 38 weeks 5 days, went into labor the same night. I’ll be asking for it now ❤️ I’m currently 38 weeks 4 days

[dailydoseofmedicinee]

immediately after your sweep, you may notice irregular contractions and some women experience spotting. In addition, if the sweep has worked, you may have a “bloody show” as the mucus plug sealing your womb comes out

[countdowntovan]

I had one done at 38w 4d... it was excruciating. More painful than labour and birth for me. Worth it though as my son was born 27hrs later! He was measuring two weeks ahead.