What are my chances of a VE at 38 weeks?

[Megsy181011]

my appts are weekly after monday and on the 29th if im dialated he will do a stretch and sweep, surely you can ask them to do a ve if you want them too!? i might ask him to have a little look see on monday!

Can someone please explain what a stretch and sweep is?

Thanks
Megan

Bubby due 18/10/11

[Lolpigs]

Can someone please explain what a stretch and sweep is?

Thanks
Megan

Bubby due 18/10/11

Here you go this should help :-)


Stripping Membranes | Stretch and Sweep | Stripping Membranes Pregnancy

[Alan]

Hi Zap

At 38 weeks a VE will tell you nothing of any significance. Your cervix will probably be open a little but this does not mean that you are going to birth early or even on your due date. The only thing that you will get with a VE at 38 weeks is the chance of introducing an infection. Or even accidentally breaking your waters which could well lead to a CS