did stretch and sweep work for you?

[Willow]

I had two done as well and they didn't work unfortunately. I went into spontaneous labour at 41+3.

[Michelle_k]

i'm having one of these done next tues and am curious as well.
i didnt have one with either of my other 2.
is labour supposed to start within hours/days (provided that your cervix is ready)?

[Haydies]

is labour supposed to start within hours/days (provided that your cervix is ready)?

It can bring on labour, but it isn't guaranteed. They say allow up to 48 hours between them if you haven't gone into labour. I had two about 4 days apart, my first one I was 2cm dilated and slightly effaced, second one I was 3cm, very stretchy and theoretically, it should have brought on labour. There was no reason to still be walking around pregnant. It didn't though and I needed my waters broken.