Diaper Swappers

Monzie · 09-26-2007, 07:02 AM

My midwife attempted it last week, about three days before my EDD, but my cervix was still very posterior so she couldn't reach in far enough to do the job.

Yesterday, at 5 days past my due date, my cervix was midline, soft, more than 50% effaced, and fingertip-width dilated. So she was able to do a successful sweep this time around. It wasn't painful, just a little bit of strange pressure followed by some minor crampy discomfort. Afterwards, I had a bunch of errands to run and I walked around Petsmart, Target, and the grocery store while having some major contractions. With my big ol' belly and all the "deep cleansing breaths" I needed to do, I was definitely getting concerned looks from people at the store.

Anyway. No baby here yet. And my contractions subsided when I got home and lay down to relieve my sore feet and lower back.

mammamo · 09-26-2007, 07:10 AM

I had it done...twice...at 38 and 39 week appts. didn't do a darn thing, I was almost 3 to begin with.

Good luck!

ChurchPunkMom · 09-26-2007, 08:01 AM

The only time I've had it done was with my third baby. I went in for my 38wk appt and was a very stretchy 4cm, 75% effaced. It didn't hurt at all for me, but I'd had so much other discomfort down there by that point with all the contractions and pressure I'd been having that I don't think it would've made a difference. That was on a Tues afternoon and I went into labor at 3am Fri morning. My water did not break until I started pushing. In hindsight? I probably would not have done it - I was GBS positive.

1boy1girl1bitty2 · 09-26-2007, 08:04 AM

i had it done at 10 days overdue and went into labour that night. i am hoping that if my cervix is favorable that my ob will do it at todays appt. i am 38.5 weeks and the baby is starting to feel huge (last babe was 11 pounds) my pelvic bone feels bruised and i can barely walk, or sit or lay down without pain

luvmy2girls · 09-26-2007, 08:09 AM

I had mine stripped 3 times w/DD2 and nothing happened. I was also already dilated. I think they say if your body is ready, it will speed up the process and if it's not ready, nothing will happen. GL mama!!

09-26-2007, 07:02 AM	#21
Monzie Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: WI, USA Posts: 1,361 Ratings: 17 Feedback: 100%	Re: Membrane stripping - is it worth it? My midwife attempted it last week, about three days before my EDD, but my cervix was still very posterior so she couldn't reach in far enough to do the job. Yesterday, at 5 days past my due date, my cervix was midline, soft, more than 50% effaced, and fingertip-width dilated. So she was able to do a successful sweep this time around. It wasn't painful, just a little bit of strange pressure followed by some minor crampy discomfort. Afterwards, I had a bunch of errands to run and I walked around Petsmart, Target, and the grocery store while having some major contractions. With my big ol' belly and all the "deep cleansing breaths" I needed to do, I was definitely getting concerned looks from people at the store. Anyway. No baby here yet. And my contractions subsided when I got home and lay down to relieve my sore feet and lower back.

09-26-2007, 07:10 AM	#22
mammamo Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Marion, Ohio Posts: 111 Ratings: 20 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Membrane stripping - is it worth it? I had it done...twice...at 38 and 39 week appts. didn't do a darn thing, I was almost 3 to begin with. Good luck! __________________ :babypoop: Melissa-Wife to Jason for 4 years Proud bf'ing, cd'ing, vaxing, cosleeping, working mommy to Allyson 1-22-07 www.greenplanetbaby.com

09-26-2007, 08:01 AM	#23
ChurchPunkMom Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,507 Ratings: 52 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Membrane stripping - is it worth it? The only time I've had it done was with my third baby. I went in for my 38wk appt and was a very stretchy 4cm, 75% effaced. It didn't hurt at all for me, but I'd had so much other discomfort down there by that point with all the contractions and pressure I'd been having that I don't think it would've made a difference. That was on a Tues afternoon and I went into labor at 3am Fri morning. My water did not break until I started pushing. In hindsight? I probably would not have done it - I was GBS positive. __________________ ~Megan~ On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand. Wife to 1 "People want the truth but never want the scars.." Emery Mama to.. too many to list!

09-26-2007, 08:04 AM	#24
1boy1girl1bitty2 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,487 Ratings: 207 Feedback: 99%	Re: Membrane stripping - is it worth it? i had it done at 10 days overdue and went into labour that night. i am hoping that if my cervix is favorable that my ob will do it at todays appt. i am 38.5 weeks and the baby is starting to feel huge (last babe was 11 pounds) my pelvic bone feels bruised and i can barely walk, or sit or lay down without pain __________________ If my post says "spam me" then PLEASE spam me with all the cool new things I've been out of the loop so long I no longer know what's cool

09-26-2007, 08:09 AM	#25
luvmy2girls Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Central VA Posts: 2,278 Ratings: 56 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Membrane stripping - is it worth it? I had mine stripped 3 times w/DD2 and nothing happened. I was also already dilated. I think they say if your body is ready, it will speed up the process and if it's not ready, nothing will happen. GL mama!! __________________ Jen, Mama to 2 lovely little girls and one sweet VBAC baby boy, born naturally!