I had my weekly appointment today, and am still only 3 cm and thick cervix, so my doctor asked me if I wanted her to stretch my cervix. I said sure why not, if it will help. Oh yeah I am due on Friday the 19th. She said that she can't induce me until I am a week late, so just wondering if anyone had this done and if it helped? Please let me know either way as I really don't want to be induced, but really want to have this baby soon.
2007-01-16 14:03:36 · 7 answers · asked by kath2 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
This was done at about 2:20pm today and I have had some contractions, but nothing major. Not sure if it is working. Should it take that long or am I just being impatient?
2007-01-16 14:47:40 · update #1
This procedure {stripping of the membranes}, is usually done to women who are either at term {39-40 weeks}, or post-term {over 41 weeks} as a way to soften the cervix and/or trigger labor. I had it done at 41 weeks + 2 days, and gave birth 24 hours later; it was my first baby. In women who have given birth before {multigravidas}, it tends to work faster than in those who are first-timers {primigravidas}. Sometimes, an oxitocin {pitocin} intravenous drip is also administered to stimulate regular, strong contractions of the uterus; this speeds things up. My best wishes for an uncomplicated delivery and a healthy baby!
2007-01-16 14:28:22 · answer #1 · answered by la_nena_sabe... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He probably stripped your mucus membranes away from your cervix is my guess. My Mom said the doctor did this with her in the morning and I was born at 10:00 that evening. She also walked around the hospital a few times to get things going. Walking helps.
2007-01-16 22:08:36 · answer #2 · answered by Haulie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite honestly, I have not heard of this procedure before, at least in those terms.
There are medications they can apply to the cervix that will help it "ripen", which means dialate and thin out. But that is part of inducing labor in some women.
If you are unsure, as another OB/GYN their opinion on the procedure. That is generally your right as a patient.
2007-01-16 22:08:16 · answer #3 · answered by Garylian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is one I haven't heard of before! I was 3 cm for a long time before I finally went into labor. If it works, be sure to let us know! I'd definitely like to know for the next baby! Congrats! I hope you have a very smooth delivery!
2007-01-16 22:11:02 · answer #4 · answered by Megan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It did work for me-- it was done early in the morning & I went into labor within hours
(My little one was born that evening)
2007-01-16 22:22:05 · answer #5 · answered by from HJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't work. Just some technique "they" learn in medical school that they need to stop doing, for real. Pass on it if she asks you if you want her to "get things going" again. It just hurts, makes you bleed and contract and baby's still like, "ho hum, not ready yet, people!" Congratulations and best wishes to you for a healthy, beautiful baby and easy quick delivery.
2007-01-16 22:44:59 · answer #6 · answered by Sleek 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I had that done two different times... neither time worked, but it sure was painful!!
2007-01-16 22:14:05 · answer #7 · answered by naenae0011 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋