Membrane Stripping Pros and Cons
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- čas přidán 12. 12. 2022
- We dive into the topic of stripping membranes during pregnancy. We cover everything from how it's done to comparing it to other methods of inductions. Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of this procedure and provide valuable insights for expectant mothers. Whether you're curious about the process or considering it as an option, this video is a must-watch. Don't forget to like and subscribe to our channel for more informative content.
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I know everyone’s different and has different experiences. I was asked if I wanted them and have had my membranes swept for all 3 babies and they have never hurt and I have gone into labor within 24 hours with each. I know that’s probably extremely unusual 🤣 I plan on doing it for my current pregnancy in a few weeks!
Very usual, but pretty amazing too. Thank you for sharing your experience. It is great to hear how different experiences can be.
I had that too (at 41+0) with my first born and for me it wasn't painful at all. Within some hours I lost my mucous plug and gave birth that night. I would also do it again when I enter the 41 week again to prevent a c section.
Your vibe is great. Thx for explaining! I had never heard of this and was trying to educate myself, the internet at large made me even more confused. This however - great stuff! Including the jar! Superhelpful.
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38w3days here, my ob clinic is awesome, they only do pelvic exams if we ask, and they offer a stretch and sweep at 39week but let you know its completely optional. If im still pregnant come next appointment I plan to do it, i remember the pain I had with my first, getting it done but it did almost nothing for me. (Had it done at 38w, 39w, and 40w. And was induced at 41w) but I've progressed more on my own with this on so hoping it will actually do something and be worth the pain haha. 😊
So glad you have a supportive care provider. Wishing you all the best in your journey ahead!
I loved this video. ❤️ Thank you for sharing!! Can you tell me what you used as the cervix (the brownish item) you used for your prop please?
LOL. I used a foam breast and altered it a bit.
Very informative, thank you!
You are welcome!! Thanks for watching and commenting. 😀❤️
I just got a membrane sweep done yesterday at 41+1. It was on the mofo end pain-wise, which is not entirely unexpected as I have a pelvic pain condition that makes insertion painful to begin with. Almost 24 hours since the sweep and just have spotting & cramping. May do another sweep at the next appointment unless I go into labor before then.
Thank you for sharing your experience!! And I’m sorry you were on the mofo pain side. I hope labor starts on its own before your next appointment!!
You need to get induced. What are you waiting for?
@@martinaartis5196 There was no medical reason to get induced at 41+1. I went into labor naturally just a few days later and had a completely healthy baby at 41+5.
@@martinaartis5196in the UK they don’t induce you until you are at least 41weeks + 3days unless there’s a medical condition 😊
38 weeks 4 days and my Doctor performed a membrane sweep yesterday which was surprisingly not as bad as I expected. I haven’t had any contractions all pregnancy so fingers crossed the membrane sweep gets things going
I'm glad it wasn't as bad as expected. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.
Did it work?
@@kiararodriguez5964 I lost my mucus plug 2 days after the sweep and then from my membrane sweep appointment to the one a week later I had dilated 1cm to 3cm so I think it helped me progress for sure!
@@anj811hey
How did it go?
@@Zazezoo it wasn’t a bad experience at all. I think it’s worth trying but I didn’t notice much other than losing my mucous plug
I got it done when my doctor was checking my cervix at 39 weeks. She didn't ask, she just said she did it while checking my cervix. It didn't hurt, but I was annoyed that she didn't warn me beforehand.
I gave birth 2 days later.
Thank you for sharing your story!!
I Have A Question. First Time Mom And I Had My Membrane Swept Nearly 48 Hours Ago. Do You Know How Long After The Membrane Sweep Did You Feel Labor Coming On. And Did Your Water Break Before Contractions Started. And Did You Have A Lot Of Cramping Before Labor. I Know Everyone Is Different But I Just want To Have An Idea. Im So Anxious 🥺👉🏽👈🏽
@@vere2436 hi! All I got was lower back pain (which was common during my 3rd trimester), BUT it was lower back pain that wouldn't go away. So I wasn't in huge pain just uncomfortable for 2 days. My water broke before getting contractions. I didn't feel my contractions until a few hours later. Then I started to feel uncomfortable, then a little pain, and it progressed from there.
Same she told me afterwards that she tried to do a sweep, good thing I hadn’t dilated at all. And I was at 38weeks
@@antaviaholmes5884 they definitely should have talked it over with you first
Im 41 weeks and I am getting my membrane sweep today but its 2 am and Im just going nuts honestly. I know itll be painful cervical checks are painful as is. Doesnt help my pelvis is very very far up it feels like so we will see how it goes!
Wishing you luck. Use some nice slow breathing during the procedure to help reduce the pain.
I'm getting a sweep done tomorrow. I'm scheduled to be induced on Monday (it's currently Wednesday), and I REALLY don't want to be induced.
Wishing you all the best. If you really don’t want to be induced, make sure you ask your doctor or midwife if you have any options for waiting.
Don’t let them force you into doing something you don’t want to do! Find another doctor
Yes, I got one done. Ridiculous I was never told. I went into labor 2 days later. I was so naive😢
You aren't alone! So many people have this experience. This is why I am trying to get this information out. Thanks for being here.
this video just confirmed my suspicions! went to my 38+5 week appointment and she did the cervical check, very different from before, she had her finger moving it around for at least a minute. after it i had a horrible pain in my abdomen to my back, possibly a contraction. i could barley walk. i just felt something was off! i don’t think she told me she did it. i haven’t been having bad contractions since then… we’ll see tomorrow
I just got swept! 😮I had no idea what it was she suggested it I said sure & it HURT
I’m so sorry it hurt. Many people find it painful.
Why aren't women given nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for this? Nitrous oxide is safe for the mother and the baby. It's sad and sick how women's pain is dismissed in the healthcare industry. Women aren't even given anesthesia or pain medication for a gynecological biopsies. Meanwhile, men get both anesthesia and strong opioid pain medication for testicular biopsies.
@@gamerguy5591Because it isn't that painful.
@@alessaross3559That's for the individual woman to decide!
@@alessaross3559I think that depends from person to person. Measures to make someone comfortable should be taken if requested.
38 weeks, just had membrane sweep. This the second one I've experienced. This is baby #9. ❤ Its uncomfortable and slightly painful. My first membrane sweep, my child came two days after. Hopefully this helps kick labor for this child. ❤ No bleeding afterwards.
Wishing you all the best!!! So excited for you.
I got Pitocin with both my children when I was in labor due to my contractions dying off. I am currently 38wks 4d w/my 3rd & I have already been given this option for my next appointment since I’ve already dilated 2cm & stayed there for the last month. I really want my body to do it on it’s own but I feel even if I wait til 39/40wks I will have to get induced either way when I go to the hospital so I am debating on whether to help my body or just wait😣
It’s a hard decision for sure. I love when labor can start on its own and I’m hoping that for you!
I did a sweep today, really hoping it would induce labor since I want to avoid pitocin induction. It didn’t hurt at all, I was 40 weeks and 3cm, sadly no cramps or bleeding/spotting afterward either so I hope it didn’t fail 😞
Keeping my fingers crossed for labor!!!
I just had this done today because I desperately want a VBAC and may not go beyond my due date (I cannot be medically induced because baby has a weird umbilical cord). I am praying it works.
My pain level: It was uncomfy but I found getting an IUD to be a much much worse pain. I would be in labor for 48hrs before I would insert an IUD again 😂 so stripping the membranes 10/10 would do again.
Thank you for sharing your experience and I am wishing you all the best on going into labor before your due date!!
Wait, Doctors could do this without asking and is this permanented. Could they still do this without you knowing if you say no
The aren’t supposed to, but yes it still happens. They could still do it even if you say no, but I would guess that is pretty rare! This is why I am trying to get the word out about this procedure so that people know that they have options and a right to decline the procedure.
I am 39 weeks ive been in labor on and off for weeks i am stuck at a 4 i am thinking about getting it done because i really want a home birth
Wishing you so much luck!!
Though I wasn't consulted for my consent to the procedure and after giving birth I had cramps for like a week that was so much painful than even giving birth 😭😭
The after pains can be quite intense!
The membrane rupture thing was so painful for me that at some point,I could not even breath😢
Did you also have your membranes ruptured (water broken) or just a membrane sweep? I'm sorry it was so painful.
I been binge watching your videos!
I'm 39.5 weeks and I didn't know what my OB was doing all he said was he was going to see how much I dilated and it hurt so much!!!
I been experiencing burning inside for a few days now 😩
He said I haven't dialated and mentioned I may need pitocin im due for induction tmrw night 😟 so nervous!.
I'm so happy that the video are binge-worthy!! But, I hate to hear that you have been in pain. That sounds like an agressive sweep. I've got my fingers crossed for you!!
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@@birthtoolbox of course! Thank you so much. Wish I had discovered you sooner! 🙏🙏
❤️❤️❤️❤️thank you!!!
I honestly got a membrane sweep with my 2nd baby without even knowing that's what he did until I went into labor the next morning. He didn't ask nor tell me. 😑
I’m sorry. This happens a lot. 🥲
I was 7cm dilated and he told them to give me a shot to stop it. That made me even more mad. Cause he lied toe about letting me have a VBAC was nothing wrong with either.
No cervical checks for me until 40 weeks. If I make it to my due date then I will consent to a check and sweep! But absolutely Not letting them rupture my water!!
Sound slike a great plan to me!
Part of me wonders if my OB performed a sweep without saying so when doing a cervical check with my daughter because that night I went into labor 🤔
Just had a sweep done this morning with my consent for baby #2, hoping it works!
I think it happens without consent a lot. Best of luck to you for baby #2.
people scared me telling me how bad it hurt , it didn’t hurt at all ( I was already 2cm … didn’t even send me into labor … had my first baby at 41 weeks , had my second daughter at 24 weeks though so I didn’t get it don’t with her obviously 😅
Thank you for sharing your story!
Maybe it didn't hurt for you, but let's not try to invalidate other women's experiences.
@@gamerguy5591how is this person invalidating anyone elses experiences gamerguy? Go away with your trolling and let women share their personal experiences in peace Jesus
My induction is scheduled in 3 days and my dr decided to perform this on me today without letting me know ! Problem is we scheduled our induction to have my husband with me now i might give birth without him !!! So mad
What an a**hole! I'm so sorry. I hope that labor waits for your husband. I know that this happens a lot, but your doctor should have discussed the options with you and let you decide.
You're the 4th woman I've seen in the comments say that their doctor non-consensually did this to them. It's sick how doctors perform acts on female patients without their consent. Women really have zero bodily autonomy.
It's why I have made several videos on this topic! I feel very passionately about letting people know that it is their choice and they should give their consent to the procedure.
I’m 36 weeks and 3 days 3 cm and i for a sweep today and omg i wasn’t expecting it to hurt like that lol I was at my nst appointment because I was having contractions
I went for a major walk .. but I haven’t them again so far does it help right away?
Usually if the membrane sweep/strip works, labor will start in the next 24 hours or so. It is unusual that you received a strip prior to 37 weeks pregnancy. Did your doctor give you a reason?
@@birthtoolbox well the nurse at the hospital had checked me because I was having contractions and she wanted to see if I was dialating .while doing my non stress test . and she did ask if I wanted a membrane sweep , and I was like okay if it helps , I always have my babies early
, my mucus plug did come out this afternoon it was more like a bloody show I keep just spotting a lot ,
Wishing you all the best in your upcoming labor and birth!
What are the risks?
Risks and "cons" of the procedure start at 4:13 in the video.
Are these necessary?
No! They are optional!
I always get a sweep and nothing ever happens like EVER I was at a 3 and she did another sweep and nothing happened boooo and no it never hurts maybe uncomfortable but doesn’t hurt.
Thank you for sharing your experience. It is so common that the results are nothing!
@@birthtoolbox I have a sweep tomorrow 38 weeks 3 days I really hope something happens because I have a planned induction on Sunday due to my gestational diabetes 😩 induction hurts like no tomorrow. Baby #6 surprise gender 🙌🏼
@@laylaosman4875 wishing you lots of luck!!!
Update I’m surprised the sweep got me to dilate half way this time around I knew at night something was changing. Due to baby not growing like she should of they decided to induce me even earlier then planned. So my little princess came 21 days ago 🙌🏼 why am I already watching baby videos 😭🥴 someone take my phone away 😂
I’m preparing for VBA2C, 38 weeks of GA, I have an antenatal appointment in a day, I will refuse this procedure, because the risks are worse than the benefits, at least until 40 weeks...I prefer less invasive alternatives ...I'm exercising, taking homeopathic remedies, meditations, a primrose oil , a red raspberry leaf tea, ...
Makes so much sense to me!
I screamed , it was painful and the doctor did not warn me
I’m so sorry! Thank you for sharing your story.
@birthtoolbox I had my membranes swept at 38 weeks with my first. She didn't give me an option, I was told it had to be done to protect my son. I didn't respond and she just started doing it. I screamed it pain. It hurt so bad and I had contractions from that day for the next FOUR weeks with no movement. I was finally induced with pitocin, which made labor ten times worse. My son got stuck because my pelvis is tilted downwards and my son was stuck for a very long time (hours) I begged for them to either use a vacuum to get him out or forceps and was refused that option. I was exhausted after 18 hours of active labor. Fully dilated, trying to get him to come down farther into the birth canal. He was born with an extremely cone shaped head, the worst I've ever seen. He had sucked 9mm of fluid into his lungs and was turning blue, they used a machine to suck it out and kept holding him by his feet and smacking him in front of me. I was in complete shock afterwards. Not to mention they placed my epidural and then told me to lie flat, and get some rest. I woke up unable to breathe, they kept saying I was at 96% oxygen but I couldn't feel my lungs because they were numb so I felt like someone was making me breathe through a straw. They removed my first epidural and called the anesthesiologist to come do another one lower, blaming it on the placement. My friend that was there said he moved it down about a cm or two. It wasn't the placement. They were just trying to save there assessment because I couldn't breathe because they instructed me to lay completely flat. I now know you have to be at an incline after an epidural. Idiots. I'm now seeing a high risk specialist 2 hours away for this pregnancy with twins because I truly don't believe they'd survive if I had them at the hospital in my city. I'm 26 weeks now- maybe 27 and starting to have awful belly pains. I'm hoping I can hold them in at least until 34 weeks. I know their lungs are not fully formed yet. I'm truly terrified I won't make it to my specialist hospital at the time I go into labor and don't know what to do. I'm not due till October but my specialist said if they stay in until 36 weeks "I'll be levitating off the table with my head spinning around yelling to induced me." He's probably right. I'm already so uncomfortable.😢😅
Mine didn’t work 🥲
That is frustrating, but very common.
Didnt work with my 1st. So with my second, doc was more agressive about it. Still didnt help with my 2nd either.
@@infiniteshadoe very common that it doesn’t work