in Swansea
Sweep at 38 weeks pregnant
Does anyone know the protocol for Stretch and Sweeps in our area? I am due to see my midwife at 38 + 4 and desperately hoping she might agree to give me a sweep? I have seen some trusts offer from 38 weeks, some 39 and some not until 40. I’m really struggling with the end of pregnancy (Sciatica, HG and now had diarrhoea for weeks!) and really would like to help the process along.
Thanks ☺️
Hello lovely, so I’m actually living in Llanelli however I imagine the protocol is the same here, my midwife informed me that they’re not able to give sweeps until baby hits due date (40 weeks) they’re then allowed to do it as they’d rather your body go into labour naturally first. Maybe speak to your midwife about options (I was lucky to have an easy pregnancy so I didn’t ask for an early sweep). This may sound a coincidence but I went to costa, had the berry infusion tea (left the teabag in for over 30 mins) and went into labour that night, could be worth a try? Xx