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Re: Stripping membranes is.....From: anonymous@obgyn.netFri, 28 Feb 1997 16:40:30 -0500 (EST)
In a message dated 97-02-28 16:24:20 EST, Tami Johnson wrote: << "Stripping membranes", as explained to me by my dr., is when the OB or midwife inserts a finger inbetween the amniotic sac (membranes) and uterine wall in order to "strip" the mebranes from the wall. This, sometimes, aids the start of labor while keeping the risk of infection minimal since the membranes are still intact. >> Hi TJ, In your e-mail you stated that you "planned" on having this done at 37 weeks. Is it just that you don't want to carry beyond 37 weeks? I know that 37 weeks is generally regarded as the cut-off date for premature vs. full term infant, but it seems there still might be a risk of incomplete fetal lung development. I'm just wondering why you wouldn't opt to wait for Mother Nature to take its course. Is there another reason you are considering having this procedure done? Is it medically indicated for you? Would you have a sampling of the amniotic fluid taken first to ensure full lung maturity? Just curious! Darcy Johnson
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