https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:39:24 +0000 Sun, 27 Aug 2006 20:05:26 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3504 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=68769&title=sweep#68769 Author: busymum
Subject: 3504
Posted: 27 August 2006 at 8:05pm

I had sweeps for both of mine and they are certainly nothing to dread in terms of discomfort etc. They also are pretty quick. I was 39 1/2 weeks both times, and contractions started within 24 or so hours. You can certainly ask your mw for one if you want! And if she doesn't think your baby/body is quite ready I guess she'll just tell you then. They are certainly tempting anywhere close to the 40 week mark ]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2006 20:05:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=68769&title=sweep#68769 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67294&title=sweep#67294 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 3504
Posted: 18 August 2006 at 9:28pm

I had 3 starting at 38 weeks because she was so convinced id go early. They only work if you are close anyway. They sometimes give you cramps after.]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2006 21:28:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67294&title=sweep#67294 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67252&title=sweep#67252 Author: my2angels
Subject: 3504
Posted: 18 August 2006 at 6:44pm

With me when they booked me in to be induced they asked my midwife to do a sweep on the Tuesday (was induced on Thursday). Then on the thursday they used the gel stuff which started the labour etc.... She did do another sweep once the epidural was in which really got things happening but I didnt feel it thanks to the drugs cos she said she was really "getting in there"
not sure if you can request one at 40 weeks or not, guess it depends on your midwife and where baby is at cos there aint much point if baby is still really really high up. ]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2006 18:44:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67252&title=sweep#67252 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67249&title=sweep#67249 Author: Maya
Subject: 3504
Posted: 18 August 2006 at 6:36pm

Yep, quite often the midwife will do the sweep at a routine antenatal visit some time after your due date and then see what happens and if you don't go into labour then they look at induction.]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2006 18:36:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67249&title=sweep#67249 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67242&title=sweep#67242 Author: Kelpa
Subject: 3504
Posted: 18 August 2006 at 6:10pm

usually sweep first I think!]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2006 18:10:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67242&title=sweep#67242 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67225&title=sweep#67225 Author: chonny
Subject: 3504
Posted: 18 August 2006 at 5:03pm

Hey, so if they agree to induce you, can you ask for the sweep first? Or do they do the gel first?]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2006 17:03:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67225&title=sweep#67225 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67220&title=sweep#67220 Author: Kels
Subject: 3504
Posted: 18 August 2006 at 4:33pm

Can you request the sweep as soon as you reach 40gestation??. ]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:33:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67220&title=sweep#67220 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67138&title=sweep#67138 Author: jax
Subject: 3504
Posted: 18 August 2006 at 2:01pm

I found it uncomfortable, but completely bearable and not really painful. I think it may have helped bring in labour, although my midwife did say she thought my cervix was already quite favourable so it may have been I was ready to go anyway. ]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2006 14:01:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67138&title=sweep#67138 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67111&title=sweep#67111 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 3504
Posted: 18 August 2006 at 1:14pm

yep, its uncomfortable....and if your body isnt ready then it wont do much either.]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:14:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67111&title=sweep#67111 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67109&title=sweep#67109 Author: daikini
Subject: 3504
Posted: 18 August 2006 at 1:13pm

A sweep can be when your midwife, during an internal examination, separates the layers of the cervix with her finger. It is uncomfortable, but no more painful than any other pregnancy-related internal examination.

I had one to bring on labour with Josiah... the first proper contraction hit half an hour later, and he was born the next morning.

Edited by becca.l]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:13:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67109&title=sweep#67109 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67108&title=sweep#67108 Author: Maya
Subject: 3504
Posted: 18 August 2006 at 1:12pm

It's where the OB or midwife uses a finger (with a glove!) to 'sweep' the edge of your cervix. If you are just about ready to go into labour the sweep can be enough to loosen the mucous plug and get things started, avoiding the need for an induction.

I haven't had one, but have been told it is uncomfy but not painful as such.]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:12:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67108&title=sweep#67108 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67107&title=sweep#67107 Author: my2angels
Subject: 3504
Posted: 18 August 2006 at 1:10pm

I had one a couple of days before I was induced. It wasnt painful, just uncomfortable. Im not sure of the technical details but your midwife just pushing things around a bit. I takes only a minute and I didnt find it to bad (as good as it can be with someone playing around up there) it also gives them a good idea of how ready you are for labour. It can bring on labour but only if you are really really ready anyway, otherwise it can still take awhile.

Edited by my2angels]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:10:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67107&title=sweep#67107 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67102&title=sweep#67102 Author: kellverona
Subject: 3504
Posted: 18 August 2006 at 1:03pm

Can anyone tell me what a sweep is, to bring on labour and is it painful??]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:03:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3504&PID=67102&title=sweep#67102