Just wondering how many of you had a membrane sweep to help induce their labour at the end of their pregnancies?

Did it work? And if so how soon after the sweep did your labour start?

I had mine done at 37 weeks and I didn't deliver until 39 weeks. I had no progress up until that point. But, when I did go into labor I was already dialated to 3 cm. So, in my opinion it worked for me.

I had one at 41wks, and consequently went into labour 2 days later. It works for some people, others it dont. My friend had 3 sweeps and still baby wasnt budging.

with my last PG I lost my plug at 37 weeks so...I had it done at 37 weeks, 38 weeks, 39 weeks, 40 weeks, 41 weeks and 42 weeks, argh! they had to induce me at 42 weeks 1 day, so basically it did nothing..LOL

I had a friend who had it done & I think she delivered 2 days later.

I had 2 sweeps, the first one was hopless and I had another the 6th Feb and my contractions started on the 8th, I doubt the membrane sweeps worked for me

They only work if your cervix is favorable. I think they are only needed if you are overdue or close to it and trying to prevent induction.

Ummm.... don't want to sound stupid, but, what does having a favorable cervix mean?

The neck of the cervix is tipicaly long and dense. Favorability refers to the cervix either already starting to dilate and efface, or 'ripening'... getting soft, getting shorter, and getting less dense.

Thanks, Margerle.

How do you know so much?? You always seem so clued up