Hurting after sweep :-(

[cherelle]

For those of you that have had a sweep, is it normal to be in pain afterwards??

I had one at about 4pm yesterday - midwife said my cervix was still quite far back so it did hurt a bit when she did it. She said i might have a bit of a show afterwards and gave me a pad to wear. I did bleed a bit last night and im still in pain today! I even woke up a couple of times in the night with stomach pains

I dont know if this is normal? x

 

[PinkPanther]

My first one really hurt and I was in so much pain.

Have you taken paracetomols to help? I found a Hot water bottle helped as well.

 

[cherelle]

I did take some cocodamol last night but it didnt seem to help really. Good to know its normal though thanks! x

 

[treeze]

morning..

my midwife actually apologised after my sweep and said "sorry i think i might have caused you to be having some bad period pains and some bleeding ater on"


i haven't had anything other than regular bh last night but they weren't painful at all..

so yes, i think it is normal to have pains after a sweep.. how you feeling now? hope you feel better soon, or that it's the start of things?!?!!

 

[cherelle]

I dont think it could be the start of things because she said my cervix is still quite high? She thought it would be a week at least

Im hobbling around clutching my stomach this morning! lol

 

[purplehippy]

Keep bouncing on the ball, strap a hot water bottle to you, and take the paracetamol. That's sort of my plan for if things get worse than they are at the mo.


I fell off my birthing ball last night.

 

[cherelle]

Well im still bleeding but its like mucusy stuff ... ew!

I called the midwifery unit and they said it normal and could be the start of things!! Not holding out too much hope because my cervix was high yesterday, i just need to wait and see if the constant pain turns into contractions! x

 

[Roo3]

Hope this is the start of things for you Cherelle. x

 

[Vicxzy]

Eek hope this is it!x

 

[amyjayne77]

with my 2nd I had a sweep when my cervix was posterior and dd was born that night good luck x

 

[Piglet's Mama]

So exciting - hope things are starting for you x

 

[cherelle]

well pains are easing off so i dont think its my time! Am happy to wait though - excited about Pinkymum

 

[AyeshaD]

cherelle... Hi sweetie, quickie q, why are you having early sweep due to the fact that your not overdue yet? Don't worry your baby such a gentle-kid waiting for pinky's baby to go first and you'll be next or never know double labour watch (finger crossed).. relax and don't stress yourself.. get a pineapples and start eating while waiting..or do long walk

 

[cherelle]

cherelle... Hi sweetie, quickie q, why are you having early sweep due to the fact that your not overdue yet? Don't worry your baby such a gentle-kid waiting for pinky's baby to go first and you'll be next or never know double labour watch (finger crossed).. relax and don't stress yourself.. get a pineapples and start eating while waiting..or do long walk

I think i just got lucky with the sweep. I didnt think id be offered one until i was overdue but i had to go into hospital for an exra check up as my midwife was worried about babys position and growth and they offered me a sweep while i was there!

Luckily babys position and measurements are all fine and i got a scan and a sweep out of it x

 

[nmf1987]

you never know cherelle might be getting you ready to go in the next couple of days. make sure you get some rest inbetween all the bouncing. xx

 

[Kay1987]

Pains are normal after a sweep. Your sweep might have triggered the latent phase of labour so you could have the pains for a while but eventually turn in2 the real contractions! heres hoping. x

 

[Olive]

Good luck hun Hope the pain eases off xxxxx

 

[cherelle]

Thanks Olive but now at the stage where pain is good lol!! Hope the pains get worse!! x

 

[xshauna_bazx]

Sounds positive to me! Lets hope your holding your little boy soon Good luck. xxx

 

[flopsybunny]

Hope its not long for you now!

Xx