What are my chances of a VE at 38 weeks?

[zap]

Ok so I am due for my 38 week check up next Thursday and I was wondering what my chances of getting an exam? I am at the Women's in Melbourne. I know that less is better but would like to know how my cervix is going and possible ask for a S&S if things are progressing. This will be my 2nd VBAC and hospital induction will not be an option after my due date. Also does anyone know if I'll have a 39 week check up or will have to wait for the 40 week?

Thanks!

[melsa31]

I'm not sure how it works with your carers, but I'm 36 weeks on Saturday and starting tomorrow, I'll go for an appointment with my OB weekly until delivery. If I remember correctly, with my first pregnancy he checked me at 39 weeks. I ended up being induced 10 days over and DS was born the next morning because at my last two appointments I was 2 cm dilated but not progressing. Good luck!

[alish]

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!

[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

[skybie]

My ob had no issue checking me at 37 weeks at my request

[Charlotte91]

My sister (although not at RWH - Melb) had a VE at her 37 and 39 week appt. But, she had been 2cm dialated from 34 weeks.

I had DD at RWH - Melb and only ever had a VE at 31 weeks during my labour scare. I only made it to 34 weeks, tho.

[zap]

Ok so resisted the urge to even ask for one as I saw the midwife last week and policy is only docs can do VE for VBACer's. I won't see a doc till 41 weeks hopefully I won't make it that far! Just getting really impatient and want to avoid c sect at all cost!