I've just got back from the consultant and she's told me that next Friday they want to give me a sweep and stretch. I queried this because by next Friday I'll still only be 38 weeks & 5 days and I didn't think they usually did it so early. The consultant said it's because they are still a bit worried about my BP being on the high side and but they don't want to go the whole hog and induce me. I just wondered if anyone here has had this themselves? Does it hurt, is it safe, will it work etc?
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never experienced it myself queen, but at most it could only mean minor discomfort. i hope your well and wish you nothing but the best. 
Hi Queenie, I had that done twice and it really doesn't hurt... teeny bit uncomfortable, but really nothing to worry about, it just encourages your body to start labour! for me it did within 24 hours....
hey you are going to have this baby before then anyway.. mind you I go the date wrong oops xxx
hey you are going to have this baby before then anyway.. mind you I go the date wrong oops xxx
quote:Originally posted by Queen of the High Teas:
I've just got back from the consultant and she's told me that next Friday they want to give me a sweep and stretch. I queried this because by next Friday I'll still only be 38 weeks & 5 days and I didn't think they usually did it so early. The consultant said it's because they are still a bit worried about my BP being on the high side and but they don't want to go the whole hog and induce me. I just wondered if anyone here has had this themselves? Does it hurt, is it safe, will it work etc?
My daughter had it done last January due to high BP, they brought her sone 8 days early. She was fine, although I didn't go into details
Mozart & Mollie 
I have had a couple 
Nothing to worry about, a smidge uncomfortable but if they want to move you along because of your high BP than it's worth a try. It doesn't always work (never has for me but then I'm stubborn) but I have heard of it working. Is the baby engaged and if so how far down is bubba?
Nothing to worry about, a smidge uncomfortable but if they want to move you along because of your high BP than it's worth a try. It doesn't always work (never has for me but then I'm stubborn) but I have heard of it working. Is the baby engaged and if so how far down is bubba?
quote:Originally posted by Dame_Ann_Average:quote:Originally posted by Queen of the High Teas:
I've just got back from the consultant and she's told me that next Friday they want to give me a sweep and stretch. I queried this because by next Friday I'll still only be 38 weeks & 5 days and I didn't think they usually did it so early. The consultant said it's because they are still a bit worried about my BP being on the high side and but they don't want to go the whole hog and induce me. I just wondered if anyone here has had this themselves? Does it hurt, is it safe, will it work etc?
My daughter had it done last January due to high BP, they brought her sone 8 days early. She was fine, although I didn't go into details
Did she have the baby soon after the sweep?
quote:Originally posted by littleleicesterfox:
I have had a couple
Nothing to worry about, a smidge uncomfortable but if they want to move you along because of your high BP than it's worth a try. It doesn't always work (never has for me but then I'm stubborn) but I have heard of it working. Is the baby engaged and if so how far down is bubba?
I'm pretty sure it's engaged but it does tend to move around quite a bit so it's hard to judge.
quote:Originally posted by Queen of the High
Did she have the baby soon after the sweep?
Two days later, she had minor contractions for a couple of days and they popped her waters and he was born later that day.
Hi Queenie nope, don't know anything, but hoping all goes well for you hun.
quote:Originally posted by Dame_Ann_Average:quote:Originally posted by Queen of the High
Did she have the baby soon after the sweep?
Two days later, she had minor contractions for a couple of days and they popped her waters and he was born later that day.
Thanks, that makes sense and sounds like what they are hoping to happen with me.
I think I'm going to start on the hot curries and baths tonight though and try to avoid it. 
It doesn't hurt Queenie.... its just a little undignified (well... it was quite a lot undignified for me... but mine was at the GPs).
For me it didn't do anything, no matter how many times he did it.
Your best bet for getting things moving is to have some special cuddles with Mr Queenie! (again... not the most dignified thing to be attempting in your condition... but its something to do with Prostoglandin or something)
For me it didn't do anything, no matter how many times he did it.
Your best bet for getting things moving is to have some special cuddles with Mr Queenie! (again... not the most dignified thing to be attempting in your condition... but its something to do with Prostoglandin or something)
It's no more uncomfortable than having an 'internal examination'. Your waters may break shortly after, so be prepared!
quote:Originally posted by Queen of the High Teas:quote:Originally posted by littleleicesterfox:
I have had a couple
Nothing to worry about, a smidge uncomfortable but if they want to move you along because of your high BP than it's worth a try. It doesn't always work (never has for me but then I'm stubborn) but I have heard of it working. Is the baby engaged and if so how far down is bubba?
I'm pretty sure it's engaged but it does tend to move around quite a bit so it's hard to judge.
I only ask because I believe it tends to work better when the baby is engaged.
It's not fun but it's worth doing so have a
They normally do a sweep to get things going, as would a stretch of the cervix, it's not painful hun just a bit uncomfortable. Your cervix should be quite 'stretchy' now, and hopefully the sweep and stretch should help the plug of mucous normally known as a 'show' to come away. You will be fine, and at 38 weeks + ickle queen will be well cooked.
quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:
It doesn't hurt Queenie.... its just a little undignified (well... it was quite a lot undignified for me... but mine was at the GPs).
For me it didn't do anything, no matter how many times he did it.
Your best bet for getting things moving is to have some special cuddles with Mr Queenie! (again... not the most dignified thing to be attempting in your condition... but its something to do with Prostoglandin or something)
Tweak your nipples! It releases oxytocin into the system...
quote:Originally posted by Queen of the High born later that day.
Thanks, that makes sense and sounds like what they are hoping to happen with me.
I think I'm going to start on the hot curries and baths tonight though and try to avoid it. [/QUOTE]Any excuse for the curries
Good luck for Friday and I'm sure all will go well quote:Originally posted by littleleicesterfox:quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:
It doesn't hurt Queenie.... its just a little undignified (well... it was quite a lot undignified for me... but mine was at the GPs).
For me it didn't do anything, no matter how many times he did it.
Your best bet for getting things moving is to have some special cuddles with Mr Queenie! (again... not the most dignified thing to be attempting in your condition... but its something to do with Prostoglandin or something)
Tweak your nipples! It releases oxytocin into the system...
I am trying not to imagine Queenie waiting for Mr Q tonight... curry on the table... secsy undies on... tweaking away.quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:quote:Originally posted by littleleicesterfox:quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:
It doesn't hurt Queenie.... its just a little undignified (well... it was quite a lot undignified for me... but mine was at the GPs).
For me it didn't do anything, no matter how many times he did it.
Your best bet for getting things moving is to have some special cuddles with Mr Queenie! (again... not the most dignified thing to be attempting in your condition... but its something to do with Prostoglandin or something)
Tweak your nipples! It releases oxytocin into the system...
I bet she feels dead secsy at 38 weeks pregnant!
After its been done,get in a bath with lavender oil in it.That should start something off
quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:quote:Originally posted by littleleicesterfox:quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:
It doesn't hurt Queenie.... its just a little undignified (well... it was quite a lot undignified for me... but mine was at the GPs).
For me it didn't do anything, no matter how many times he did it.
Your best bet for getting things moving is to have some special cuddles with Mr Queenie! (again... not the most dignified thing to be attempting in your condition... but its something to do with Prostoglandin or something)
Tweak your nipples! It releases oxytocin into the system...
He'll be able to hang his jacket on them....hope he doesn't though!
quote:Originally posted by littleleicesterfox:quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:quote:Originally posted by littleleicesterfox:quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:
It doesn't hurt Queenie.... its just a little undignified (well... it was quite a lot undignified for me... but mine was at the GPs).
For me it didn't do anything, no matter how many times he did it.
Your best bet for getting things moving is to have some special cuddles with Mr Queenie! (again... not the most dignified thing to be attempting in your condition... but its something to do with Prostoglandin or something)
Tweak your nipples! It releases oxytocin into the system...
The midwife made me and my ex do it at 41 weeks.... Its not a fond memory!
quote:Originally posted by Tiddly~Wink:
He'll be able to hang his jacket on them....hope he doesn't though!
Engage.
quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:quote:Originally posted by littleleicesterfox:quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:quote:Originally posted by littleleicesterfox:quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:
It doesn't hurt Queenie.... its just a little undignified (well... it was quite a lot undignified for me... but mine was at the GPs).
For me it didn't do anything, no matter how many times he did it.
Your best bet for getting things moving is to have some special cuddles with Mr Queenie! (again... not the most dignified thing to be attempting in your condition... but its something to do with Prostoglandin or something)
Tweak your nipples! It releases oxytocin into the system...
The midwife made me and my ex do it at 41 weeks.... Its not a fond memory!
You didn't half make me giggle then! I can just imagine the MW standing over you with a whip making sure you do it!
quote:Originally posted by littleleicesterfox:
You didn't half make me giggle then! I can just imagine the MW standing over you with a whip making sure you do it!
I'm fairly sure the ex was imagining something similar.... he seemed to be concentrating very hard on something with his eyes closed!
I just tried to go to a happy place and pretend it wasn't happening!
quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:quote:Originally posted by littleleicesterfox:
You didn't half make me giggle then! I can just imagine the MW standing over you with a whip making sure you do it!
I'm fairly sure the ex was imagining something similar.... he seemed to be concentrating very hard on something with his eyes closed!
I just tried to go to a happy place and pretend it wasn't happening!
I get really horny in late pregnancy! Complicated fun...
quote:Originally posted by CaptVimes:
Engage.
Totally off topic I know, but phoarrrrrrr!!!!!
PinkBabe goes for a cold shower..
Back to topic, Queenie, I don't know, not having kids, but I seriously hope it all goes well and there will be another forum baby soon (even if it wasn't on the 8th - naughty baby!!.)
Queenie, I think it will work if your body and cervix is ready!
Big now for today, rest, put your feet up and relax!
Big
now for today, rest, put your feet up and relax!
what in God's name is a sweep and stretch?
Meh! You won't need it. 19th, Honest. 
Wassup, Lis?
Just utterly naffed off, Kathy!
I had to go to the hospital again yesterday and in the morning it was my sons appointment (blood/iron and some more ongoing autism stuff), got there at 9.30am for what was supposed to be a four hour appointment...sat waiting for over an hour trying to placate a stressed out autie kid and getting kicked, lashed at....to then get his bloods done and told to go as the autism test person was sick!!
So I had an appt, over at maternity for my pre c-section meds and had timed it for 2.10pm so I could be with my boy and then have time for lunch and my appt...went to maternity to ask could they do my meds there and then to save me a return visit (can't drive as in sooo much pain now and taxis are ÂĢ8 each way)...no can do, so came home on bus to save money, bad idea as bus took ions to get back and I felt everybump...was so painful.
Returned at 2.10pm by cab with son as nobody was available to help...he was a pain in the ass, throwing cups of water around, getting out his wheelchair and broke a bp hand held machine by lobbing it at wall. Anyway baby is so engaged now I can't sleep, eat, sit, stand or do anything, it's excruciatinf for me and my bp is still high hence all the extra monitoring I've had, I'm dizzy and just feeling unwell....begged consultant for my section to be brought forward by just a couple of days to give me some relief, but he wouldn't agree saying it would detrimental to the baby who may end up in scbu for a day....(my other consultant has a different opinion and thinks that to do this would be fine, but the male one would not back down.....he sent me out saying "go home, eat a curry and have sex!"...stupid man!!!
I tried arguing the case that the baby is estimated in great health and good size and that I was finding it difficult to function and look after my kids...still no, didn't even check me over as regard to pains, just wanted me out!
I ended up in the car park in hysterics and had randoms asking me what was wrong...I couldn't even speak and can't remember how long I was there....I then realised I'd not been given my meds so went back in, one of midwives took one look at me and just hugged me (which made me more emotional!!!) and went to get the doc back to speak to me....he came back and I couldn't even talk, I just sobbed for ages and then he said that I didn't need the meds anyway as baby was coming in what was considered "completely full term", so I again said well it that was the case, what the issue with me coming in earlier to get me out of this pain I'm in...he just stood up and said see you next Friday....I'm in despair here, sorry for the dramamtics but I am killing over and I'm not able to do anything with the kids....I'm hald sat down/half stood trying to stop the pain, painkillers don't touch it...
Just sick of being like this, I haven't really moaned about the stuff that's brought me down this pregnancy but I am now...I deserve it!!
I've got high bp, borderline pre-eclampsia, hyperemisis (extreme sickness), dizzyness, headaches and I'm still chucking up all the time and I have two kids to care for...it's bloody hard....I wish somebody would knock me out till next friday.....anybody willing to volunteer?!
And every bloody forum I use all I hear is that somebody else due after me is/are having their baby's, just pisses me off even more!!
Bet you wish you'd never asked now, don't you?!
I had to go to the hospital again yesterday and in the morning it was my sons appointment (blood/iron and some more ongoing autism stuff), got there at 9.30am for what was supposed to be a four hour appointment...sat waiting for over an hour trying to placate a stressed out autie kid and getting kicked, lashed at....to then get his bloods done and told to go as the autism test person was sick!!
So I had an appt, over at maternity for my pre c-section meds and had timed it for 2.10pm so I could be with my boy and then have time for lunch and my appt...went to maternity to ask could they do my meds there and then to save me a return visit (can't drive as in sooo much pain now and taxis are ÂĢ8 each way)...no can do, so came home on bus to save money, bad idea as bus took ions to get back and I felt everybump...was so painful.
Returned at 2.10pm by cab with son as nobody was available to help...he was a pain in the ass, throwing cups of water around, getting out his wheelchair and broke a bp hand held machine by lobbing it at wall. Anyway baby is so engaged now I can't sleep, eat, sit, stand or do anything, it's excruciatinf for me and my bp is still high hence all the extra monitoring I've had, I'm dizzy and just feeling unwell....begged consultant for my section to be brought forward by just a couple of days to give me some relief, but he wouldn't agree saying it would detrimental to the baby who may end up in scbu for a day....(my other consultant has a different opinion and thinks that to do this would be fine, but the male one would not back down.....he sent me out saying "go home, eat a curry and have sex!"...stupid man!!!
I tried arguing the case that the baby is estimated in great health and good size and that I was finding it difficult to function and look after my kids...still no, didn't even check me over as regard to pains, just wanted me out!I ended up in the car park in hysterics and had randoms asking me what was wrong...I couldn't even speak and can't remember how long I was there....I then realised I'd not been given my meds so went back in, one of midwives took one look at me and just hugged me (which made me more emotional!!!) and went to get the doc back to speak to me....he came back and I couldn't even talk, I just sobbed for ages and then he said that I didn't need the meds anyway as baby was coming in what was considered "completely full term", so I again said well it that was the case, what the issue with me coming in earlier to get me out of this pain I'm in...he just stood up and said see you next Friday....I'm in despair here, sorry for the dramamtics but I am killing over and I'm not able to do anything with the kids....I'm hald sat down/half stood trying to stop the pain, painkillers don't touch it...
Just sick of being like this, I haven't really moaned about the stuff that's brought me down this pregnancy but I am now...I deserve it!!
I've got high bp, borderline pre-eclampsia, hyperemisis (extreme sickness), dizzyness, headaches and I'm still chucking up all the time and I have two kids to care for...it's bloody hard....I wish somebody would knock me out till next friday.....anybody willing to volunteer?!
And every bloody forum I use all I hear is that somebody else due after me is/are having their baby's, just pisses me off even more!!
Bet you wish you'd never asked now, don't you?!
quote:Originally posted by lisagotnoshame:
Just utterly naffed off, Kathy!
I had to go to the hospital again yesterday and in the morning it was my sons appointment (blood/iron and some more ongoing autism stuff), got there at 9.30am for what was supposed to be a four hour appointment...sat waiting for over an hour trying to placate a stressed out autie kid and getting kicked, lashed at....to then get his bloods done and told to go as the autism test person was sick!!
So I had an appt, over at maternity for my pre c-section meds and had timed it for 2.10pm so I could be with my boy and then have time for lunch and my appt...went to maternity to ask could they do my meds there and then to save me a return visit (can't drive as in sooo much pain now and taxis are ÂĢ8 each way)...no can do, so came home on bus to save money, bad idea as bus took ions to get back and I felt everybump...was so painful.
Returned at 2.10pm by cab with son as nobody was available to help...he was a pain in the ass, throwing cups of water around, getting out his wheelchair and broke a bp hand held machine by lobbing it at wall. Anyway baby is so engaged now I can't sleep, eat, sit, stand or do anything, it's excruciatinf for me and my bp is still high hence all the extra monitoring I've had, I'm dizzy and just feeling unwell....begged consultant for my section to be brought forward by just a couple of days to give me some relief, but he wouldn't agree saying it would detrimental to the baby who may end up in scbu for a day....(my other consultant has a different opinion and thinks that to do this would be fine, but the male one would not back down.....he sent me out saying "go home, eat a curry and have sex!"...stupid man!!!
I ended up in the car park in hysterics and had randoms asking me what was wrong...I couldn't even speak and can't remember how long I was there....I then realised I'd not been given my meds so went back in, one of midwives took one look at me and just hugged me (which made me more emotional!!!) and went to get the doc back to speak to me....he came back and I couldn't even talk, I just sobbed for ages and then he said that I didn't need the meds anyway as baby was coming in what was considered "completely full term", so I again said well it that was the case, what the issue with me coming in earlier to get me out of this pain I'm in...he just stood up and said see you next Friday....I'm in despair here, sorry for the dramamtics but I am killing over and I'm not able to do anything with the kids....I'm hald sat down/half stood trying to stop the pain, painkillers don't touch it...
Just sick of being like this, I haven't really moaned about the stuff that's brought me down this pregnancy but I am now...I deserve it!!
I've got high bp, borderline pre-eclampsia, hyperemisis (extreme sickness), dizzyness, headaches and I'm still chucking up all the time and I have two kids to care for...it's bloody hard....I wish somebody would knock me out till next friday.....anybody willing to volunteer?!
And every bloody forum I use all I hear is that somebody else due after me is/are having their baby's, just pisses me off even more!!
Bet you wish you'd never asked now, don't you?!
Oh you poor thing, thats awful, I thought with the conditions you have mentioned, that they would do a C section for your safety and the baby's safety.. Can you not speak to your other consultant and ask them to do something? Getting so upset is not going to do either of you any good - your blood pressure is skyrocket and that won't do the baby any good.
I really really hope you can get it sorted out and thinking about you with fingers crossed.
xx
quote:Originally posted by lisagotnoshame:
Just utterly naffed off, Kathy!
I had to go to the hospital again yesterday and in the morning it was my sons appointment (blood/iron and some more ongoing autism stuff), got there at 9.30am for what was supposed to be a four hour appointment...sat waiting for over an hour trying to placate a stressed out autie kid and getting kicked, lashed at....to then get his bloods done and told to go as the autism test person was sick!!
So I had an appt, over at maternity for my pre c-section meds and had timed it for 2.10pm so I could be with my boy and then have time for lunch and my appt...went to maternity to ask could they do my meds there and then to save me a return visit (can't drive as in sooo much pain now and taxis are ÂĢ8 each way)...no can do, so came home on bus to save money, bad idea as bus took ions to get back and I felt everybump...was so painful.
Returned at 2.10pm by cab with son as nobody was available to help...he was a pain in the ass, throwing cups of water around, getting out his wheelchair and broke a bp hand held machine by lobbing it at wall. Anyway baby is so engaged now I can't sleep, eat, sit, stand or do anything, it's excruciatinf for me and my bp is still high hence all the extra monitoring I've had, I'm dizzy and just feeling unwell....begged consultant for my section to be brought forward by just a couple of days to give me some relief, but he wouldn't agree saying it would detrimental to the baby who may end up in scbu for a day....(my other consultant has a different opinion and thinks that to do this would be fine, but the male one would not back down.....he sent me out saying "go home, eat a curry and have sex!"...stupid man!!!
I ended up in the car park in hysterics and had randoms asking me what was wrong...I couldn't even speak and can't remember how long I was there....I then realised I'd not been given my meds so went back in, one of midwives took one look at me and just hugged me (which made me more emotional!!!) and went to get the doc back to speak to me....he came back and I couldn't even talk, I just sobbed for ages and then he said that I didn't need the meds anyway as baby was coming in what was considered "completely full term", so I again said well it that was the case, what the issue with me coming in earlier to get me out of this pain I'm in...he just stood up and said see you next Friday....I'm in despair here, sorry for the dramamtics but I am killing over and I'm not able to do anything with the kids....I'm hald sat down/half stood trying to stop the pain, painkillers don't touch it...
Just sick of being like this, I haven't really moaned about the stuff that's brought me down this pregnancy but I am now...I deserve it!!
I've got high bp, borderline pre-eclampsia, hyperemisis (extreme sickness), dizzyness, headaches and I'm still chucking up all the time and I have two kids to care for...it's bloody hard....I wish somebody would knock me out till next friday.....anybody willing to volunteer?!
And every bloody forum I use all I hear is that somebody else due after me is/are having their baby's, just pisses me off even more!!
Bet you wish you'd never asked now, don't you?!
Oh my god.
Sounds a complete nightmare.
Does you good to get it out of your system though. Hope things improve for you.
quote:Originally posted by fookat:
what in God's name is a sweep and stretch?
Apparently they "sweep" membranes off the cervix.... (with their fingers)....
I assume a stretch is giving the cervix a bit of a twiddle!
quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:quote:Originally posted by fookat:
what in God's name is a sweep and stretch?
Apparently they "sweep" membranes off the cervix.... (with their fingers)....
I assume a stretch is giving the cervix a bit of a twiddle!
OOOH, got my legs crossed tightly at the thought!!
quote:Originally posted by PinkBabe1966:quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:quote:Originally posted by fookat:
what in God's name is a sweep and stretch?
Apparently they "sweep" membranes off the cervix.... (with their fingers)....
I assume a stretch is giving the cervix a bit of a twiddle!
OOOH, got my legs crossed tightly at the thought!!
Well if Queenie's right, and the head is engaged... she won't be able to do that... its like carrying a bowling ball in your pubic bone!quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:quote:Originally posted by PinkBabe1966:quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:quote:Originally posted by fookat:
what in God's name is a sweep and stretch?
Apparently they "sweep" membranes off the cervix.... (with their fingers)....
I assume a stretch is giving the cervix a bit of a twiddle!
OOOH, got my legs crossed tightly at the thought!!
Oooh I knew there was a reason I didn't have kids!!