Sweep @ 40wks? (GC from Due in June)
Hi, I posted yesterday about midwife app and how she said I am 3/5ths engaged and she will give me a sweep on Friday (my due date) if I want. I don't know why I'm feeling a bit hesitant about having it- can it harm the baby? Will she be able to tell if my cervix is 'favourable' or not? If it's not so you think I'd be able to tell her just to leave it? I am planning a homebirth so I really don't want to go too overdue and have to be induced. Would be grateful for any opinions/ experience.
Sorry for all the questions!!
Dsffodil1000 39 + 2 xxx
Sorry for all the questions!!
Dsffodil1000 39 + 2 xxx
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i wasnt allowd a sweep at 40 weeks, i had one at 41 weeks and it worked! it wont hard baby but i found it painful, although i only took a few seconds, she will be able to tell you if you have dialated at all, i was 1cm at 41 weeks. hope everything goes well!
ashy x
I was down as a home birth too hence lots of attempts to kick-start things and the 'wait and see' policy.
It doesn't hurt, just a bit uncomfortable and they don't do it if your cervix isn't favorable (they have a feel around first).
I think it's worth a try, esp. if you ideally don't want to be induced - nothing to lose!
xx
The receptionist thought I was hilarious!!
xx
Basically your cervix is quite long and thick, almost tubualr during pregnancy, and sits high and far back. For it to be favourable, your cervix needs to have come forward, and started to thin out, and gone very soft, maybe even start to dilate slightly, before a sweep can be done.
I had one with my 3rd baby the day before he was duem and he arrived 7 hours later!
I'd say go for it, you've got nothing to lose really. Good luck!! xxx