https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 21 May 2026 10:10:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sweeping-of-membranes#post-332577 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 20:55:33 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 332577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got 2 (posted on it earlier today too!).....first one was at 38&amp;4 days and it did help me to dilate to a 2 and my mucus plug came out that day!<br /> Got my 2nd one a few hours ago (im 39&amp;4)...have felt pressure and cramping since...so maybe it is helping me dilate more? Or maybe it could throw me into labor....I don't know but I know it doesn't hurt and it can help majorly with dilation!<br /> It is uncomfortable---i squirm and close my eyes but it's not like..."OWW!!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sweeping-of-membranes#post-332511 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:41:51 +0000 pastemoo 332511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My clinic refused to do it. I'm glad they didn't (in retrospect). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sweeping-of-membranes#post-332443 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:52:09 +0000 Lindsay05 332443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had it done twice. The first time it really really hurt. I was dialated about 1 cm and it didnt work. The second time I went into labour the next day. They were a week apart. Im not sure if it was the sweep that did it or if it was me weeding my garden that sent me into labour. I say try it. Even if it doesnt work it doesnt really harm anything. It is uncomfortable for about an hour and does cause some bleeding but it might get you started! Depends on how desperate you are! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sweeping-of-membranes#post-332428 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:45:08 +0000 Kachang 332428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am having my 39 week appointment tomorrow and am thinking about having my membranes swept (the OB offered it last week, but I declined). Anyone have experience with this? Did it put you into labor? How quickly? Did it hurt? Would you do it again? Thanks for reading! </p>