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Asked by blondemama2acutie

Q: How effective is membrane stripping?

So my due date is today and no baby..as of yet. Went to the doctor this morning found out I'm 4 cm & 80% effaced. Doctor did a membrane sweep and is pretty positive this should put me into labour, but I'm a little doubtful probably because I went overdue and had to be Induced with my first pregnancy . How often does a membrane sweep actually put you into labour and if it does, is there is a certain time frame in which it works? Thanks.

This question was asked Apr. 16, 2012 6:04pm
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Answered by blondemama2acutie - Apr. 17, 2012 9:36pm
Well I guess I answered my own question it worked wonders for me went into labour 13 hours after having it done :)

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Answered by sydmama - Apr. 17, 2012 11:45am
I was swept with both of my last pregnancies, and it did nothing.

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Answered by Steph35 - Apr. 16, 2012 6:16pm
Don't know much about it (I had to Google it :-) LOL but I found this article. It seems that it really depends on your individual situation. I hope it works!!

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/703499

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Answered by asabrina - Apr. 16, 2012 6:08pm
I had my membranes swept with my first son midday and went into labour at 2 the next morning, but i was 6 days overdue so idk if it was the sweep or not! Good Luck!!


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