Most practitioners, including midwives, are happy to do a s&s at 39 weeks +. It is reasonably non invasive, low risk, and can help get things moving if they're about to happen.

The downside is, you may just end up stirring up uncomfortable, unproductive contractions and making it even harder to rest. Or you might get a big show and get all excited and think "this is it!" only to have everything stop, and then find yourself more despondent and unable to deal psychologically with the fact that you may have another week or ten days to go.

I know those last days are pretty tiresome to put up with... it might be good to come up with a couple of things you can look forward to each day in order to get through it all. Might I suggest nice long baths with clary sage to help relax you and get you ready, too?

Your baby will be here soon, one way or another - how exciting!!!