sweep question

[warrior princess]

i am having a sweep on thursday and just wondered whats it like and did it work for any of you

 

[LisaJ1986]

I had 1. But i tensed up so made it harder on myself. I'm a panicker so i got upset before it was even done.
Plus it didn't work. They say if it hasn't worked in 48 hours then in hasn't worked at all. I had mine done on the Tuesday and went into labour early hours Sunday. The day before induction!

Just relax. It's not as bad as it sounds.

 

[purple13]

i had 4 (i was induced) - tbh they're bloody painful and i've got a high pain threshold. BUT they're a means to an end, and the end is well worth it.

i won't be bothered about having sweeps with future babies - it might not be pleasant but you'll be able to cope just fine

 

[NIE]

I had one at 40 + 5 and 22 hours after I had a little show but nothing happened. (I was induced at 40 + 8)

It was quite uncomfortable, more uncomfortable than a smear and I had a period like bleed after it for about an hour.

It only lastes for a few seconds so try not to get worried about it, you will be fine. Good luck. x

 

[xJuliex]

i had 1, wasn't uncomfortable at all really, had it on the tuesday, lost my plug wednesday morning and had my little boy friday night x

 

[Tillytots]

I had a sweep on the Monday, lost my plug later that day, started contracting on Tuesday and had James on Wednesday It wasnt uncomfortable and didnt hurt in the slightest x

 

[sazzylou]

i had a sweep when i was a couple of days overdue. They key is to relax, or it'll hurt more! I know some people say its very painful , but i just found it really uncomfortable. And yes...mine worked! I had it on the monday afternoon, had a MASSIVE show tuesday morning, cramps started coming and Izzie was born at 10.12pm Tuesday night

 

[fuffins1981]

I had a sweep monday morning. It was not very uncomfortable. have been contracting more since....But nothing has happened!

At my stage, did not reallty expect great results though.

Good luck

 

[hayley]

i had a sweep on the thursday.. didn't hurt at all.. as long as you relax (hard i know) but just keep thinking if the MW can get this done it might help you along... went in on the fri to be induced... the sweep didn't do anything for me but i know many girls who started dilating just hours after.. good luck

x

 

[warrior princess]

thanks for all the replies hope it works

 

[clairescunny55]

ive had one with both of my pregnancies. the first one worked, the next day i was in labour, however the 2nd didt work and i had to be induced. good luck! let us know how you get on xx

 

[Xena]

I had one when I was pg with my son and it didn't work - I still had to be induced.

By the way are you a xena fan by any chance? lol

 

[poppy160]

Sweep on the Wednesday, went into labour Thursday, had her Friday