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lauren1416

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39 weeks pregnant. Stripping of Membranes
Posted: 09-05-07 15:34pm

I went to my dr. appt today. I am 39 weeks prego. on friday and am 2cm dilated and 60% effaced. Everything is normal, but im still prego. So, my dr. that membrane sweeping thing. Its suppose to speed up the process, but I was wondering, does this really work? Ive heard of it working and then not. Opinions PLEASE! Thanks
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Posted: 09-05-07 15:37pm

Ahh, much like everything else during pregnancy, everyone is different and every situation is different. It can work. You may bleed a little - THIS IS NORMAL - you may start getting some cramps - THIS IS NORMAL - or, you might not get anything at all - THIS IS NORMAL TOO.

Wishing good thoughts and labor vibes for you.
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Posted: 09-05-07 15:42pm

yah ive had a little cramping a light bleeding afterwards. It has pretty mcuh stopped now. I am having some crampy contractions. But, not regular
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Posted: 09-05-07 17:39pm

lauren1416 wrote:
yah ive had a little cramping a light bleeding afterwards. It has pretty mcuh stopped now. I am having some crampy contractions. But, not regular


Hopefully they'll get regular Smile Contractions don't start out regular but they end up that way. Walk. Rest. Walk. Rest. Walk.

Good luck.
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lauren1416

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Posted: 09-05-07 20:54pm

So....my contractions have been pretty regular the past 45 minutes. About 2-5 minutes apart. They are pretty uncomfortable. Cramps and a little lower back pain. Nothing toooo tooo bad. If they continue should I call the hospital an go up there?
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Posted: 09-05-07 21:05pm

I would call and see if they'd like you to come in. They might tell you to stay home and see if they keep up, or they might tell you to come on in. It wouldn't hurt to call! Wink
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