SWEEP...

[Rosie1]

Sorry if this is a bit dim of me...but what is a sweep?

My midwife is a bit rubbish i think as she hasn't explained a single thing about the process of going into labour. I keep hearing terms like "sweep" "plug" "false labour" and they mean nothing to me!

I'm only 27 +5 so maybe she will start to explain it all at a later date (not that i have any more appointments booked yet...) but can anyone shed any light for me?!

 

[Suzie and Faith]

I'm not very technical but i believe it involves the midwife, er, sticking her fingers in and giving them a wiggle! I know it's slightly more technical than that you get the gist of it!

They are given to try and encourage labour to start, normally given around your due date (though occasionally before) and you can choose not to have one.

P.S my midwife has told me NOTHING, i learn from people on here

 

[Sherlock]

If you'd asked me 8 months ago I'd have said the following.....

Sweep

Plug

False labour

 

[muppetmummy]

It has something to do with seperating the membranes in the cervix. My midwife doesn't tell me anything either. I think they assume I know it all already cos I've been through it before.
I didn't know much the first time either, and being 5 years ago I've forgotten loads!

 

[muppetmummy]

@ sherlocks post!

 

[daftscotslass]

LOL Sherlock. Stop doing things like that to me and my bladder.

http://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/l ... eepexpert/

My midwife said to me on Monday that if nothing has happened by my next appointment then she will try one a week on Monday.

 

[debecca]

Sherlock

 

[Teej]

Sherlock that was most hilarious it really put my
pelvic floor muscles to the test!

 

[Teej]

Sherlock that was most hilarious it really put my
pelvic floor muscles to the test!

 

[soverign]

Sherlock you had me in stitches! Thankyou for cheering me up!

 

[Happybunny]

OMG Sherlock!!

Sweep rocks!!!

 

[Kimbo]

i had 2 attempted sweeps but only attempted

 

[Bloom]

 

[sarafet]

 

[AnnaR2B]

Right here goes, had one yesterday... they insert 2 fingers into vagina to feel for cervix, if it is soft they put a finger in the hole in your cervix and rotate the finger, my consultant found mine was quite pliable so he stretched the sides with his fingers and said he could feel the baby's head. It is a little uncomfy...like a smear...but not painful at all!
phew.........

 

[Sherlock]

Hehe glad it gave you ladies a giggle

 

[Suzie and Faith]

yup a giggle and nearly a need for an underwear change hehe
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