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  1. #1
    BellyBelly Member

    Dec 2005
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    do GP's...?

    just wondering if GP's administer stretch and sweeps? or is this something you need to get done at the hospital? (i am doing shared care) and also when is the earliest you can get a S&S?

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Feb 2008
    Country Victoria
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    i would think the earliest would be 40+weeks. Im not sure about the GP question tho sorry.

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    Jan 2005
    cowtown
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    It depends on the GP. Mine does but then he practices obstetricas and delivers babies, so Im guess it depends what additional training they have done.
    Mine is reluctant to do them at all as hes not really big on inducitons, but I'd say your have to be at least at your EDD.

  4. #4
    BellyBelly Member

    Dec 2005
    3,130

    thanks, i will just have to ask my GP i spose. i am going to GP for week 39 and 40 check up and then hospital for 41weeks. i dont really want to get to 41 weeks if i can help it! :-)

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    if its a shared care GP then they might, otherwise they can refer you to an OB who should be able to get you in and do it quickly if thats whats you want.

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    Dec 2007
    On the edge of Crazytown
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    My OB has suggested she may want to try it at 37 weeks.

    But I have GD and she wants the bub out by 38 one way or another.