@lauren_thelabornurse: Replying to @Gokufan1 If you’ve had a membrane sweep, did it work for you? Membrane sweeps are one of those things people either swear by or swear did absolutely nothing. 😅 The truth is they're not a guaranteed way to start labor, but they may increase the likelihood of going into labor on your own and decrease the chance of needing a formal induction later. A few things to remember: ✔️ They're optional ✔️ They can cause cramping, spotting, and irregular contractions ✔️ They may help labor start ✔️ They may also do absolutely nothing As with any procedure in pregnancy, it's okay to ask questions before saying yes. If you’ve had a membrane sweep, how long did it take for labor to start? #membranesweep #laboranddelivery #laboranddeliverynurse #birthprep #pregnancytiktok
With my last pregnancy I was 4cm dilated & she asked if I wanted my membranes swept, I said “um does it hurt?” She said “it feels like this” and proceeded to do it 🫠🫠
2026-07-24 02:31:03
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Olyaa La :
I plan to do this Friday to avoid my induction so I’m prayingggggg it works lol
2026-07-22 19:56:01
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Kenzie :
Hopefully getting mine today 🤞 contractions every 10 minutes for 8 hours on Monday and every 5 minutes for 5 hours on Wednesday, so hopefully this gets things moving!
2026-06-18 14:20:20
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Chanel 🩵 :
I was one of the lucky ladies of it doing absolutely nothing lol
2026-06-17 23:30:52
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Brittany Marie :
Mine put me in prodromal labor. It’s been a week of irregular contractions, I’m exhausted😩
2026-06-17 22:50:37
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Danielle Dennis :
Got a membrane sweep around 2:30 pm, started regular contractions around 5pm, in hospital by 8. Pushing by midnight and baby was born at 2 am. Now baby girl is 2 1/2 weeks and couldn’t be happier with my first time going through this 🩷 wish I found your page before ! Such good content
2026-06-20 21:38:15
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Eden Rose :
I got one done last week at 38+3! It didn’t put me into labor but it’s made my contractions stronger, I’ve had more pelvic pressure, and I’ve been losing my plug! I’m going to ask for another one at my next appointment at 39+5 😬 wish me luck yall
2026-07-10 14:13:02
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Nikki 🏝️ :
i haven’t been offered. i plan to ask to get one done next apt.
2026-07-09 12:21:47
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elena :
I had a couple, my last one at 40 weeks & 4 days my OB went crazy with it. Went into labor 12 hours later, had baby girl 24 hours from the sweep.
2026-06-17 19:07:04
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Katie Lynn Holtsmast :
i've had 2 on 2 different pregnancies, one was just slightly uncomfy. the other was painful! both times i went into real labor on the ride home
2026-06-23 19:16:43
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Tyra Marie :
it instantly put me into labor, I was sent straight up to labor and delivery from my appointment
2026-06-30 12:43:02
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Abby James :
I’m considering this route if I make it to 38-39 weeks without too much of BP issues and want to try for a vbac. I can’t make my mind up! Only 22 weeks so I have time 😅 My daughter was an induction at 37 weeks for ghtn
2026-06-18 19:36:29
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Alexandria Quick 🎀 :
I’m so scared my provider offered me to get one done this next Friday and I don’t do well with pain
2026-06-20 13:20:18
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Milena Vande Griend :
It don’t work
2026-07-22 17:31:58
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erin_kelderman :
If I’m already 3cm dilated and my water bag is full is there a better chance going into labor after getting a sweep? I’m currently 39wks 2days but I already had my 39 week appointment and declined it. Curious if it would’ve worked.
2026-06-23 16:44:29
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Bree 💖 :
What’s the earliest a doctor may offer this?
2026-06-18 03:39:15
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Jane :
38 weeks today. Just got my membrane sweep down at my appt. Uncomfortable but tolerable. We’ll see when this baby comes out!
2026-06-17 21:43:45
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Raiven 💕 :
Love me a good membrane sweep 🙂↔️
2026-06-17 22:00:06
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nikki chenault 🤠 :
Okay so if it does accidentally break your water what happens next ?
2026-08-05 03:09:34
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ronny ♱⃓ :
I’m sad I can’t get one, they said because I’m GBS positive
2026-08-04 20:47:18
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Lynn Elliott :
Im convinced it doesn’t work!!
2026-08-09 15:12:16
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queen_moonie_ :
If they accidentally break your water you just get admitted for delivery I assume?
2026-08-11 17:50:56
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itsmariahhhope :
It worked for my first 2 babies. I’ll be doing it again this go around.
2026-07-26 15:40:45
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