To those who had their membranes stripped?

Question

did it help you? how long afterwards did it take you to go into labor, and how far were you? i know the statistics on it, as far as it being of aid or not, i am curious for people personal experiences with it though. also did it hurt you, and did you have cramps and bleeding after? thankyou and blessings.

Answer 1

Hi. I had it done twice (in two pregnancies)

I can't remeber the dates I'm afraid, but I know that the second time was about a week overdue and it hurt like mad. Far worse than labour!

1st time was about 8 days overdue and didn't really hurt.

Neither worked! Still hung on for a good few more days.

Answer 2

I had it done 3 times for 1 pregnancy. No it didn't work & yes I had lots of cramping & some mild spotting. It didn't really hurt, it was just uncomfortable.

Answer 3

I had it done once, with my second pregnancy. It didn't work. I was a little crampy, but no bleeding.

Answer 4

I went into labor immediately.... I had very painful contractions which would not stop. The contractions were not very productive, just intensely painful. I went to the hospital after three days of labor and was induced.

Answer 5

With my 3rd child I had it done the day before I was due because we wanted to get the baby out so we could move house!!

Went into hosp at 11, had it done, got home at about 12.30 - already contracting and in pain, and my son arrived 4 hours later!

Answer 6

My doc stripped my membranes on Oct 23rd. My water broke on Oct 24th. I was due on the 28th. It didnt really hurt but it wasnt really pleasant either. It was uncomfortable because he was up there poking around. I heard a strange popping sound. I didnt have cramps or bleeding after.