Hi, I had one, it was fine, didnt hurt or anything. I found it a bit like a smear but a bit more poking about. My midwife said it would only move things along if baby was ready to come anyways.
I was already in early labour stage so cant comment if it would 'set you off'.

I had my membranes swept with my first, and went into labor within the week. Had them swept with my second - and ended up having to be induced anyways. I don't know if it really makes a difference or not.

The information I've read is that the hormone release that could trigger labour only happens the first time it is done. So if you do it at 38 weeks and aren't ready, you've wasted that hormone release. If you do it again at 39 weeks, it won't make a difference. If 39 weeks is your first time, it might be enough.

I never had one. My first was 10 days late but they couldn't reach my cervix (too high) and my second one was 7 weeks early so they weren't trying.

I'm willing to give it a shot past my due date this time but wouldn't bother before.

I've had 3 overdue babies (10, 12 and 11 days) and I hate to tell you that none of those things work. But that's fine, curry, walks and sex are all enjoyable lol.

I'm surprised they'll do a sweep already. They won't do it until a week overdue here.

I was induced with my second (evening of 11 days overdue) and it was fine, so don't worry if it comes to that. 4 hour labour, just gas and air, no stitches and home 5 hours after giving birth

I will probably not be in the majority opinion today, but I've had one baby who decided it was time to come, and one that I decided needed out (false back labor for 3 weeks). The induction was GREAT. I actually told my husband that if my doctor will allow it, I'm all for elective induction this time around because it was a wonderful, calm experience that I felt in control of. Obviously each labor and delivery is different, but it was far better than I expected.

I was offered a sweep with my first baby at 39+3 and I declined figuring baby would come when she was ready (plus I didn't want anybody's hands up there if it wasn't necessary. I didn't have any cervical checks during my pregnancy, either). At 40+3 I went to my regularly scheduled OB appt and was in the early stages of labour, so I let her do the sweep that time. I was 3cm, it hurt like crazy, and my contractions picked up a little bit on the way home. Baby arrived about 12 hours later. With baby number 2 I went into labour on my own again (2 days late), and my midwife did a cervical check and sweep when I arrived at the birthing centre. This one was not at all painful (different technique/better skilled?), and it was my first and only check during my pregnancy and labour. Went from 5-6cm dilated to delivering a baby in two hours. It may or may not have sped things up, but there's no real way of knowing.

*Personally*, I'm of the school of thought that the baby will arrive when it's ready, whether your membranes are stripped or not, or you try any of the other tricks that claim to trigger labour. I think it's best to do your research and decide what works best for you. Good luck!

I was offered a sweep at 40 weeks, but went into labour at 39 weeks and they did one then to get it moving. My midwife said they offer all first times mums one at 40 weeks now. My sister is law was pregnant too but she wasnt offered one but it was her forth baby. Hope all goes ok for you.

Good luck . Not long until you meet your baby now!

That would be nice to share a birthday. My two girls were both due near my dad's birthday, and I hoped one of them would share a birthday with grandad, but they went too overdue!

My husband and I share a birthday, in Oct, so if we ever decide to have another baby then I'd like to try for an Oct baby because it would be cool to have 3 of us with the same birthday.