Re: 'stripping the membranes'

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>From what the OB nurse says, it's only sometimes effective, not often
(helpful, eh?).. a Doc here replied to my question last week, saying it's pretty effective. It can bring on labor within 24-36 hours.

What they describe, is that the doc, while checking your cervix dilation, gently eases the muslcle.. attempting to seperate the sac from the uterus (slightly).. this can bring on slight spotting over 3-4 days, can also loosen mucous plug.

I think some docs do this without telling you, or they do in my practice. And I think mine did it to me on the last visit (i'm 3cm, 70%)... although it didn't seem to work for me. :(

There don't seem to be any adverse side effects, I'd definately ask your doc about it. I also have an appt tomorrow.. and will ask her to do it.

Good luck with your appt.. Keep us posted, I'd be curious to see if it works!

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Melanie

At Thu, 5 Jun 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>What does it mean if the doctor/midwife "strips the membranes"?? What
>exactly do they do?? How often does it work to bring on labor? Should I
>ask them to do this at my appt tomorrow (I am 39 weeks and very sick of
>this)
>
>KM

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