Success of stretch and sweep?

Hi there - has ob appointment today. I am 40 weeks on Friday. He did an internal and stretch and sweep and I am 3cm dilated!:D He said he couldn't look into his crystal ball but said it was more likely I would go sooner rather than later.

Has anyone else been this dilated and gone soon - or how long did it take? Did the stretch and sweep work? He said I could be booked in for an induction anytime from now but we said we would wait for next few days just to see. I am booked in for Tues if nothing happens before then.

I know some people are opposed to inductions but my only fear is going too far and then something going wrong (which I know is VERY unlikely) but still.... happy with our decision.

i had one before i was induced with DD and I started havig contractions about 8 hrs later.
GL

Hi there
With N I was at 38 wks 3 days and i went to the OB. she did an internal (was going to do S&S) and found I was 3 cm dilated. said i would go sooner rather than later... he was born on the friday (this was a monday) after a 4 hr labour...
I think if you are dilated so far before you go into labour it may mean you are likely to have a quicker labour.
Good luck - cant wait to see your BA.

I had one done and I was 1cm and almost fully effaced - I went into labour the next day.

There is some evidence that suggests that if you have a S&S at term 80% of women will go into labout within 48 hours

Oooooooo this stuff gets me all SOOOOOOOO excited!!!

Jordie - i hope you go into labour soon!!!!

i just had one todaY.... I SOOO HOPE YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT THE 80% CHANCE OF GOING INTO LABOR .. FINGERS CROSSED

good luck. I had one at 39 and 5 and i was 2cm. I went into labor 36 hours later. I was told if it was going to happen then it would within 48 hours.

With number one I had a S & S (in UK) at 40w 2days and 1cm dilated, went into labour 24 hours later.

Had one with number 2 but nothing happened, went 9 days over with her, went in to be induced and was contracting but wasn't feeling them! had waters broken, all progressed and had her 4 hours later.

Good luck

I had a S&S at 9am, I was 2cm dilated, my waters leaked from then on and I had my bub at 10:24 that night so I hope you're in labour right now! :)

are you? are u in labour? anything happening yet?

Things are happenign but slowly! Had cramps/ irregular contractions for about 4 hrs last night - they've stopped. Still a bit crampy now. Had my showe this morning - fingers crossed!

wooohoooo :dance:

thats awesome!! goodluck and have fun!!!

All sounds so positive. Can't wait to read your BA. Best of luck!!

By the sound of it Mother Nature will be keen to get the ball rolling soon - 3cms is a good sign. And I hate to say it, but there is more chance of something going wrong with an artificial induction than there is from letting your labour start naturally. However, at 3cms, your chances of the induction having a successful outcome are increased. It is those who are induced with a firm or closed cervix or a dialation of 1-2 cms that have an increased risk of the baby becoming distressed as they are simply not ready for birth (the baby doesn't pay any attention to EDDs - Mother Nature is the artist and only when the masterpeice is complete will the baby wish to unveil itself!!). Ask your Ob what your score is on the Bishops Score Chart - this is used to determine the degree to which your body is ready for labour and the probable success of you being induced. The higher the number the better the probable outcome.

I know you've probably read it before, but remember that your EDD is an estimate at best and scans are not gospel. Its the system that gets it wrong - not your baby, your body or Mother Nature! The innate wisdom of these 3 factors combined overshadow anything that a person with a white coat or medical degree says to you.
38 - 42 weeks is a perfectly normal and healthy length for pregnancy (I doubt you would make it past 41 weeks by the sound of it) so try not to focus on Friday and just relax and listen to what your body is trying to tell you. Things are more likely to happen naturally that way and this is MUCH safer for you and the bub. Not to mention the contractions build up much more gently and slowly in a naturally induced labour so the baby remains calm and your ability to cope is much increased.
Have faith in your body babe - its smarter than you give it credit for.

Wishing & praying Mother Nature works her magic before Tues. All the best no matter what.
XX
Lol - just read your latest post. Thats awesome. Mother Nature has spoken and your baby is truely on its way. Wonderful news - all the best and enjoy your bub to be.

AAAARRGGHHH Come on baby!! More show this arvo and mild cramping but that's it!! PLease tell me it will happen soon! I am planning for it happen tonight but the baby is not following my plan so far!

Go have sex :dance:

DH has gone to tennis! Question - is it weird to have sex when you know you're dilated? I said this to DH last night and he said that Mini (nickname for baby) would come out with a dent on it's forehead!!!

Good luck hon.....i dont think you will be here tomorrow...i think you may be nursing your newborn....any, any increase in CM, or my show was a sign labour was around the corner.....;)

AH as for your qu - I didn't think you were meant to have sex when you were dilated... I could be getting this all wrong, but I thought it increased the risk of infection?!! Maybe a hot curry or a good walk will do the trick! :) GL I wish you all the best with your pending birth!

Hee hee Pish - I thoguht that might be the case! We had curry for tea last night and I had it for lunch today. Also walked to the park with DD. So come on!!!!!!

If nothing tomorrow, go for a long walk!!!:leap:

(Then rest!! :p)

Good luck.

PS - can anyone tell me what section of the forum Birth Announcments are, I have had a scan through and can't see the thread?

Still nothing!!! Ahahhhhahahahah going crazy! Had some mild contractions for about 2 hours at 3am then they stopped. Very uncomfortable at moment but no contractions. Still lots of mucus - gross!!! Hopefully soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

oh how frustrating!!!!! :crossfingers: for you

I hope it happens soon.

If it's any consolation, I had cramps like you and pre-labour for a few days and when I went into labour last week, it all happened VERY quickly. It all helps towards getting the baby out.

I hope you are holding your baby very very soon! Good luck with everything and lots of labour vibes.

Ok forget the long walk, try running!!!
or maybe dancing :dance:
or failing those two maybe just sleep :asleep: until something happens!!

Sorry got a bit carried away, I would be going crazy by now, I hope you are slowly travelling to the point where it just starts!!

Good luck
Shar

Come on baby!! Grand final tomorrow and DH has tickets - might not be going!! Or I could be sitting here for days yet with cramps and mucus galore! I wish it would happen soon - sick of waiting. I have been to the toilet about 4 times in last hour cause it feels like something is goingto happen but nope.

Have you got a breast pump? Try that....

anything this morning?

Nope!! No pain no contractions! Little more mucus. Now hoping it won't happen till late this arvo AFTER grand final so DH can be with me!!!!

Anything??? I hope your lack of posting means....

Oh I wish!!! I'm really starting to get annoyed now! Please tell me this happens to other people. At least I know on Tues we will be induced so no more waiting - I know I'm impatient!

Acupuncture is very effective at getting things moving. Any chance you can make an appointment for tomorrow....? Or you could try a tablespoon of castor oil with juice.....

I had 4 days of on-off contractions before the day DS decided to arrive. My mother had on - off contractions for up to a week before each of hers. Pretty normal. Your body obviously likes to change gears and warm-up slowly - we are all so different!!
Try doing some deep breathing meditation - and visualise your cervix opening up like a flower. It may sound trite, but many people swear by this technique!! Deep breathing sends the message to your brain that you are relaxed, and labour is more likely to start naturally when you are relaxed.
Fingers crossed for you....

You could also try nipple stimulation

I keep checking I am excited for you ;) No advice though hee heee

i so recommend nipple stimulation like Alan suggested!!!

Well it's all starting to happen - I think! I've been "dripping" since about 6pm which is so weird. Ikeep feeling like my waters are going to break everywhere and they don't but def leaking. Had about 3 contractions - last 2 were 6 mins apart so prob be on my way in next few hours.

Fingers crossed for you hun

THATS GREAT NEWS!!!!! all without your induction aswell!!

Good luck :goodluck:

Can you post your details back in here as well as Birth Announcements as I cannot find the thread for Birth announcnements anywhere.

Can anyone tell me where to look!!???

here it is Shar

http://forums.bellybelly.com.au/foru...announcements/