Vaginal examinations can carry a small risk of infection.Irregular contractions: which may interfere with your ability to rest and sleep in the last few days of your pregnancy.The potential risks of a membrane sweep include: Most women required only a single cervical sweeping. 2 out of 10 women with a membrane sweep had their labour induced (228 women in 1000). Conclusion: Sweeping of the membranes at term is safe and reduces the incidence of post-date gestation.3 out of 10 women without a membrane sweep had their labour induced (313 women in 1000).Just over 7 out of 10 women ended up in spontaneous labour with a membrane sweep (723 in 1000).6 out of 10 women ended up in spontaneous labour without a membrane sweep (598 women in 1000).Research has been shown there is an increase in the chances of labour starting within 48 hours of having a membrane sweep done and that is may reduce the need for other methods of induction of labour.Ī recent review of the evidence available on membrane sweeping found that: Sometimes a obstetrician may recommend a membrane sweep earlier in pregnancy (around 39 weeks). A membrane sweep is usually offered after you have reached your estimated due date as it is more likely to be successful at this point and is often more difficult to perform earlier than this.
A membrane sweep is usually offered in the hope that it will stimulate and bring on labour as it can increase the production of hormones called prostaglandins which can encourage labour to start.
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