What does the midwife do at your 38 week appointment?
38 weeks. Your midwife or doctor will discuss the options and choices about what happens if your pregnancy lasts longer than 41 weeks. Your midwife or doctor should: use a tape measure to measure the size of your uterus.
Do they check you at 38 weeks?
You’re likely to have an antenatal appointment at 38 weeks to check on you and your baby. The position of your baby will be checked to see if he is head-down.
Will I be offered a sweep at 38 weeks?
Your midwife or doctor may offer to perform a stretch and sweep when you have reached full term (38 weeks) to try to start labour. Some hospitals and doctors recommend the procedure only if you are 40 to 41 weeks pregnant in an attempt to prevent an overdue delivery, which may place the baby at risk.
When does your midwife check for dilation?
36-40 weeks
Most doctors and midwives offer to begin checking the cervix for dilation in the last 36-40 weeks of pregnancy, although this varies depending on the individual and their specific needs. Some people dilate slowly over the course of a few weeks and others will experience rapid dilation right before their baby is born.
Will they do a membrane sweep at 38 weeks?
Membrane stripping takes place during the final few weeks of pregnancy, which are usually between 38 and 41 weeks of gestation. Membrane stripping is a relatively safe procedure in uncomplicated pregnancies, and study results have shown that it can increase the likelihood of spontaneous labor.
Will my doctor check my cervix at 38 weeks?
Your cervix’s dilation and effacement might be checked every week starting at week 36 (or earlier!), or not until week 38 or 39, or your OB might not do a vaginal exam until you’re in labor.
Should I get my cervix checked at 38 weeks?
Bottom line: If you’re in your final weeks of pregnancy, aren’t having any symptoms of labor, and aren’t being induced—whether for medical reasons or otherwise—then there’s no reason to do a cervical check, and you have every right to decline that exam.
Will midwife examine me at 38 weeks?
At the 38 week appointment your midwife will: Use a tape measure to measure the size of your uterus. Measure your blood pressure and test your urine for protein. Discuss and book a 40 week appointment.
Will my midwife give me a sweep at 38 weeks?
How painful is a membrane sweep?
How painful is a membrane sweep? The procedure only takes a few minutes, but it can be uncomfortable or slightly painful. Some people describe it as a rough cervical exam. You should expect some discomfort during and just after the membrane sweep.