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Going into labour naturally/unfavourable cervix at 40wks?
Hi ladies,
Hope you don't mind me asking this here; I just figured it would be the place with the most amount of people who with experience of these things!
I am currently 3 days overdue and at my 40 week midwife appointment yesterday my midwife tried to do a sweep but my cervix was still posterier. She was able to tilt it forwards a bit but obviously there was no chance of having a sweep. She said that it feels quite soft but it hasn't started effacing yet so it's still 2cm or so long.
I basically got the impression from her that my chances of going into labour naturally anytime soon were very slim, which I can understand as it sounds like my body hasn't quite twigged it's time to let the baby out!
Did anyone else have a failed attempt at a sweep at 40 weeks and then went into labour naturally? I'm pretty convinced I'm going to end up being induced now but can't work out whether I'm just being negative or realistic. I'm booked in for another attempted sweep next Weds when I'll be 41+2, and if that isn't successful I'm booked in for induction on the Saturday at 41+5.
Thanks in advance!
Kat xx
40+3
Hope you don't mind me asking this here; I just figured it would be the place with the most amount of people who with experience of these things!
I am currently 3 days overdue and at my 40 week midwife appointment yesterday my midwife tried to do a sweep but my cervix was still posterier. She was able to tilt it forwards a bit but obviously there was no chance of having a sweep. She said that it feels quite soft but it hasn't started effacing yet so it's still 2cm or so long.
I basically got the impression from her that my chances of going into labour naturally anytime soon were very slim, which I can understand as it sounds like my body hasn't quite twigged it's time to let the baby out!
Did anyone else have a failed attempt at a sweep at 40 weeks and then went into labour naturally? I'm pretty convinced I'm going to end up being induced now but can't work out whether I'm just being negative or realistic. I'm booked in for another attempted sweep next Weds when I'll be 41+2, and if that isn't successful I'm booked in for induction on the Saturday at 41+5.
Thanks in advance!
Kat xx
40+3
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There's just no way of knowing what your body will to, best thing is try not to worry about it, but I know its incredibly frustrating... I just kept on focussing on the 14 days post due date, thinking I'll have my baby then, if not before! x
My MW tried to do a sweep at 41+1 and couldn't even reach!! It was still so high. She actually referred me then to the DAU (my BP was a little high and she wanted a Dr to take a look) and they were all amazed that LO's head was still so high!
It took a very tough junior Doctor to reach it and do a sweep - I actually went into labour the next morning but baby's head could still be 'tipped out' of pelvis! They kept talking about a C Section as it seemed highly unlikely that she would arrive on her own, then suddenly she / my body seemed to work out what was going on and I had her naturally less than an hour later!
I actually saw my MW at the hospital when I went to the delivery ward and she was amazed that I was in labour - she really didn't think a sweep would work - so don't lose hope!
Good luck! x x x
I had my little boy the next day so its possible!
Fingers crossed xx
I actually have another sweep tomorrow now, so it'll be interesting to see if my cervix is still as posterior as it was, I'm sure it will be to be honest but I'd rather know I guess.
Thanks for all your comments. xx
It can happen and it does-the body can change in moments.
Good luck hun. x
Anyway, I went into labour on the Saturday morning and had my little girl in the early hours on Sunday morning! I really wasn't expecting to go into labour naturally so this was a huge surprise for me!x
Am 41+5 today. Induction is booked for tomorrow which I really hoped to avoid. MW tried to do sweeps last week, but my cervix is very posterior and hard and baby's head is quite high still. Doesn't look like I'll be having natural contractions any time soon! Has any one else been in this situation and will I end up having a c-section? I feel like my body has failed me
Just thought i'd post on this after googling... My first baby was an induction after broken waters & no progression so not sure about cervix. 2nd baby had an exam on my due date with my consultant... She said she couldn't reach cervix & I wasn't likely to labour any time soon. I had the baby the next night at 40+1... Consultant was in shock when she saw me! I've just had my 3rd baby & again had an exam with consultant on at 5pm on my due date. After the most painful exam ever (I've had 3 babies with only gas & air!), she told me that she couldn't reach my cervix (which I now know is why the exam was so painful), & again I wasn't going to be having a baby any time soon! I started to feel pains when i got home & had my baby at 10pm that night! So there is hope
Generally with first babies, the average gestation is 41 weeks, rather than 40. Try to relax. Don’t worry. If delivery turns out differently to how you planned in the long term it will probably matter less than you imagine.
All the best for the exciting times that lie ahead.