This is my third child, and I've never had this procedure before. Both my boys were born early, at 37 & 38 weeks. I'm not dialated yet and all the other home remedies I used with my boys have not worked so far. I've heard this can be unforfortable, but then again, so is being 9 months pregnant! I just don't want to have to go through this and have it not work! Thanks in advance for your answers!
2006-11-28 07:00:01 · 13 answers · asked by dawn m 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I had my membranes stripped at 38 and 39 weeks beacuase I wasn't dialating either. I didn't go into labour but that doesn't mean that you won't. My midwife said most people go into labour within 3 days if you don't by then its most likely not going to happen. It is uncomfortable for me it was like really bad period cramps. Personally I don't regret doing it even though it didn't work. People do a lot of other things such as castor oil, primrose tablets, ect..... Besides the doctor wouldn't do it if it wasn't safe and many do give you the option of stripping your membranes now at 38 weeks.
2006-11-28 07:10:15 · answer #1 · answered by remsing 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had this done a couple of times with my second child. It hurts like a mother! It can force you into labor in about 48 hours, or can just cause contractions. I think the third time I had it done, it might have done the trick because I went into HARD labor the next day. But be prepared because it is not a fun procedure to go through. I am 5 weeks pregnant with our 3rd child and I don't know that I will have it done again. But I also know that when desperation kicks in, you try all the tricks!
2006-11-28 15:07:47 · answer #2 · answered by Shayna B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To be honest, I question your decision to get your membranes stripped at 38 weeks. It will be a lot easier on you and on the baby to try to wait to go into labor naturally.
I had my membranes stripped at 42 weeks to try to induce labor. It was the most uncomfortable thing I have ever experienced up until that moment in my whole life!
I know that the last two weeks are the hardest -- just hang in there! Drink lots of water, take lots of walks, relax. You'll have a baby in no time. In the meantime, don't try to rush nature.
Good luck to you!
2006-11-28 15:10:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
i never had it done but my friend did twice with her two kids. She said it made her cramp but no it was NOT painful. She went in labor with the 1st a few hours later the 2ed two days after. BTW it is better to try this 1st inducing meds will cause stronger contractions and it's always better to try to get things going naturally your doctor knows what he's doing don't listen to those who say otherwise they never went to med school and they have not been treating you for 9 months. every ones pain level is different i know for a fact getting meds to induse HURTS
2006-11-28 15:08:43 · answer #4 · answered by ally'smom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've only heard not so great things about this. There are other ways to induce labor that do not involve something invasive. It's uncomfortable and I've heard quite painful and doesn't always work.
Ask your doctor about natural induction methods. They include stimulating your nipples which releases oxytocin (naturally). Also semen applied to the cervix can ripen it...so try having sex and make sure the semen gets all the way back.
Is there some reason why you're being induced so early???
Good Luck!
2006-11-28 15:03:46 · answer #5 · answered by Jen 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Heck yes it works! My OB did that two weeks before due date, when my blood pressure spiked. It feels like an uncomfortable quick pelvic, and you want to punch out the doctor. I sure as heck did. But my contractions started within a few minutes, it went pretty smoothly.
2006-11-28 15:09:21 · answer #6 · answered by tmiller 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It didn't work for me but my baby was way too big to pass through the birth canal. I hope it will work for you and since you know what to expect when you go in I will not go there. I went in for a regular visit on my due date hoping they would say I was in labor but I wasn't and the docotor just told me to relax. He didn't tell what he was doing or what to expect. I about came off the table and kicked his A**. So good luck and if you have to go through with this then I hope it will work for you.
2006-11-28 15:05:29 · answer #7 · answered by mommy of two 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would wait until I was past my due date unless there was a medical reason to justify delivery before thee 40th week. I would also discuss my concerns with my doctor about doing this soley to bring on labor. Give your baby two more weeks to develop and come on its own, then discuss induction with your doctor. Once your membranes are stripped, you must deliver in 48 hours to prevent infection and risk to your child.
2006-11-28 15:21:25 · answer #8 · answered by sm2f 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
once the doc stripps the membranes then you should go into labour. My sister had the same procedure with both her kids and they were long labours but it was just fine.
2006-11-28 15:04:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having your water broken will send you into labor! They may also add meds to help contract you if your not progressing fast enough! I never experienced discomfort.
2006-11-28 15:05:02 · answer #10 · answered by angelmwilson 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋