Membranes stripped to start labor

[Atsaukina1]

was stripped w/ 1st 2 at 41 weeks(didn't know any better) but it did bring on labor that night. I was not in a rush and last 2 have not had any cervical checks(introduce bacteria,unecessary) and go into labor when babe is ready if i was 43+ weeks then i would try that as it is one of the easier/safer ways to kick start labor when your body has other signs it is close.

[NewYorkmom]

It worked. I had my baby girl at 4:10 the next morning, Nov. 29th. She is perfect.

[Wanting-a-girl]

Congrats!

[aroundtheworld]

I had a membrane sweep during two of my four pregnancies (when I was almost two weeks past my due date) and both times I immediately went into labor. After the first sweep (my second pregnancy), baby was here in about 8 hours. After the second sweep (my fourth pregnancy), baby was here in less than 3 hours.

If your body is on the brink of labor, it really helps send it over the edge!