OHbaby! Forums : Stretch and Sweep Question https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:18:26 +0000 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:47:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=18215 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : I had a S&S about two days after...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=415540&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#415540 Author: Gaelic Lass
Subject: 18215
Posted: 17 June 2008 at 9:47pm

I had a S&S about two days after I was due (last year) and it was so painful I thought I was going to throw up! Still ended up being 10 days overdue!

Best of luck CadensMUm!]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:47:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=415540&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#415540 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : lol oh yep! I think Im definitly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=413397&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#413397 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 18215
Posted: 15 June 2008 at 7:42pm

lol oh yep! I think Im definitly going to try the EPO!]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:42:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=413397&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#413397 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : My MW gave me a second one.. she...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=413348&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#413348 Author: Snappy
Subject: 18215
Posted: 15 June 2008 at 6:29pm

My MW gave me a second one.. she felt really sorry for me as i was in absolute agony everytime i walked. The comment she made after the second one was "ahh, thats feeling much better now". She told me to insert a tampon with a capsule of epo dripped all over it, she also said to sit on the floor and put thesoles of my feet together and rock side to side (felt a bit silly!!!) im pretty sure it was 2 days later that i went into labour.

]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:29:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=413348&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#413348 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : Yeah i had my s&s Friday and I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=413273&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#413273 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 18215
Posted: 15 June 2008 at 5:14pm

Yeah i had my s&s Friday and I was 40w 4d I think.....MW said she didnt think id be having baby this weekend, she was right lol
Im feelinf crampy again, but this happens to me every night, last night they turned into contractions but they stopped over night.

Im wondering if she will do another s&s tomorrow when I see her.]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:14:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=413273&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#413273 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : i had two s&s, first one was a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=413227&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#413227 Author: Snappy
Subject: 18215
Posted: 15 June 2008 at 3:59pm

i had two s&s, first one was a week before i was due. she said my cervix was soft and she could feel babys head but didnt have high hopes for me. and the second one was about 6 days later. i was definately crampy after both of them, in fact i was sure the mw was wrong when she said the firsts&s wouldnt work.i finally went into labour 40w 3d.]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:59:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=413227&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#413227 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : I see my midwife on Monday, so...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412786&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412786 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 18215
Posted: 14 June 2008 at 7:14pm

I see my midwife on Monday, so I will ask her about another stretch and sweep, I also need to ask her about my options and what happens now that I am nearly a full 7 days over due.]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:14:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412786&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412786 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : U poor thing I know how you feel...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412577&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412577 Author: NeoshasMummy
Subject: 18215
Posted: 14 June 2008 at 11:55am

U poor thing I know how you feel but when labour started (like full on proper labour) I was like no not now this hurts to bad lol

I guess all there is to do is wait but gosh its boring isnt it! Do you find urself pulling out his clothes and looking at everything I was so bad for that and I would repack my bag every single day sometimes twice. OBSESSED :) Now I just miss it]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:55:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412577&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412577 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : Yeah I walk round a lot, but not...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412558&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412558 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 18215
Posted: 14 June 2008 at 11:04am

Yeah I walk round a lot, but not big long walks, I live out in the country so our roads are a bit dangerous for a pregnant women lol.

Ive been having BH and random contractions for like 3 weeks. I never thought Id go over due Little monkey doesnt want to come out]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:04:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412558&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412558 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : I wasnt dialated when I went for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412546&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412546 Author: NeoshasMummy
Subject: 18215
Posted: 14 June 2008 at 10:47am

I wasnt dialated when I went for my one week overdue check So had s&s although they said it probably wouldnt help me much then 1 week 4 days OD we planned the induction for 1 week 6 then she decided that wasn't going to happen and I went into labour on the morning of 1 week 5 days overdue!

I had cramps for so long before and tons of BH and false starts and it still didnt dialate me at all!!! That is what sucked really bad. But at least now you know that withing the next week your baby will be here one way or another!!

Have you walked heaps?]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2008 10:47:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412546&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412546 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : My cramping has stopped, boo hoo...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412514&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412514 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 18215
Posted: 14 June 2008 at 9:26am

My cramping has stopped, boo hoo

I wasnt dilated at all so thats why she said she doent think it will be this weekend

Anyone not been dilated and had one done and still gone into labour a few hours/days after?
MY cervix was soft enough for her to feel babys head so thats gotta be a good sign right?]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:26:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412514&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412514 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : I had one on the Tuesday afternoon...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412506&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412506 Author: kabe
Subject: 18215
Posted: 14 June 2008 at 9:10am

I had one on the Tuesday afternoon and was 2cm dilated. Had strong cramping on the way home and contractions started soon after. Went into hospital the following evening and had baby Thursday midday. I ended up needing syntocinin (sp), as things slowed right down once I had an epi.

Sounds like it won't be long for you now!]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:10:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412506&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412506 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : Where the doc/midwife stretches...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412461&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412461 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 18215
Posted: 14 June 2008 at 7:57am

Where the doc/midwife stretches the cervix and sweeps the membranes around the babys head. Its supposed to help trigger labour, or get things going at least.]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:57:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412461&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412461 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : i&#039;m just going to be really...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412451&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412451 Author: gypsynita
Subject: 18215
Posted: 14 June 2008 at 7:43am

i'm just going to be really ignorant here and ask - what's a "stretch & sweep", i mean it sounds like it would be sort of self-explanatory but is that right? ]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:43:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412451&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412451 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : show&#039;s don&#039;t have to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412406&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412406 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 18215
Posted: 13 June 2008 at 10:29pm

show's don't have to be bloody either sheena......mine was 2 days before i went into labour and it was like clear, thick snot ]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:29:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412406&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412406 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : I hope I dont go way over due...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412346&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412346 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 18215
Posted: 13 June 2008 at 9:44pm

I hope I dont go way over due cos I really really dont want to have to be induced
Im pretty sure I dont have to worry about that, but its still in the back of my mind.

I havent had a bloody show yet or anything...but the cramping is coming and going! ]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:44:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412346&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412346 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : Didn&#039;t have one with Andrew. but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412251&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412251 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 18215
Posted: 13 June 2008 at 8:42pm

Didn't have one with Andrew.

but with Josh my MW did a real good job on it on Monday and I was crampy afterwards. Was induced on Wednesday morning and Josh arrived at 7.08pm that night.

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:42:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412251&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412251 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : I think that does the same thing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412223&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412223 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 18215
Posted: 13 June 2008 at 8:19pm

I think that does the same thing anyway so hopefully it gets wee Caden out of there.]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:19:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412223&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412223 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : hehe rach, Im too sore for it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412213&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412213 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 18215
Posted: 13 June 2008 at 8:09pm

hehe rach, Im too sore for it aswell, thats why i dont wanna bother trying it.
Im gonna do the EPO tomorrow ]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:09:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412213&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412213 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : I had a few with Jack, they never...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412182&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412182 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 18215
Posted: 13 June 2008 at 7:37pm

I had a few with Jack, they never really worked but I always got quite crampy after.

With Caprece I had one on the Thurs, midwife said she had turned posterior and un-engaged so she didn't think Caprece would be coming any time soon. I went for a huge walk that night and had special cuddles (This is way TMI but I gave a BJ and then just at the very end it turned into special cuddles, I was too sore for special cuddles so this worked out well ) and I went into labour the next day and she was born early the next morning.]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:37:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412182&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412182 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : I had the s and s on the Tues,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412160&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412160 Author: Maya
Subject: 18215
Posted: 13 June 2008 at 7:15pm

I had the s and s on the Tues, had some cramping immediately after but only for a few hours, then had a show on the Wed and more on the Thurs. I was 2cm dilated at the s and s and 4cm dilated when I went to be induced on the Sat.]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:15:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412160&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412160 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : Was within 24-48 hours of s&s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412151&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412151 Author: busymum
Subject: 18215
Posted: 13 June 2008 at 7:03pm

Was within 24-48 hours of s&s to go into labour for me. Hope it works for you!]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:03:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412151&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412151 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : Ive had a lot of discharge since...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412146&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412146 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 18215
Posted: 13 June 2008 at 7:01pm

Ive had a lot of discharge since she did it, and she said I'll probably get lots of show, havent had any globby stuff yet though.]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:01:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412146&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412146 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : Thanks - sounds promising...did...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412139&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412139 Author: ShellandBella
Subject: 18215
Posted: 13 June 2008 at 6:58pm

Thanks - sounds promising...did you have more of your show?? All you can do is wait, I was induced but it still took about 8 hours for me to really 'know' I was in labour!]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:58:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412139&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412139 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : They are low, like in my pelvic...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412137&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412137 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 18215
Posted: 13 June 2008 at 6:52pm

They are low, like in my pelvic area and in my lower back, and my tummy feels hard and heavy. Thats the best way I can describe it....

Edited by CadensMum]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:52:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412137&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412137 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : Oh ok, yeah caden is well engaged,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412136&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412136 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 18215
Posted: 13 June 2008 at 6:51pm

Oh ok, yeah caden is well engaged, MW said he is "Well down there".
My cramps feel stronger than a period cramp, a different kind of ache and they are in my back aswell.

Ohh congrats on the pregnancy shellandbella!!!! ]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:51:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412136&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412136 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : Yup I had cramping and in fact...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412135&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412135 Author: .Mel
Subject: 18215
Posted: 13 June 2008 at 6:49pm

Yup I had cramping and in fact I felt like she'd scratched me too while doing the business (TMI) The cramping lasted a day and a bit then disappeared, and he arrived a week later.

Are the cramps really low like by your pubic bone or higher by your belly button??]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:49:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412135&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412135 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : I felt cramps immediately after...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412128&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412128 Author: ShellandBella
Subject: 18215
Posted: 13 June 2008 at 6:44pm

I felt cramps immediately after - more like period cramps, but they weren't overly sore and they didn't increase in intensity. I had 2 S&S and they didn't work because Bella never engaged, though I hear they are great if you are almost ready - sort of tip you over the edge so to speak

Hope something happens for you!]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:44:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412128&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412128 <![CDATA[Stretch and Sweep Question : I just had one of these this morning,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412112&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412112 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 18215
Posted: 13 June 2008 at 6:29pm

I just had one of these this morning, and from about half an hour after I had it done Ive been feeling really crampy, quite a strong crampy feeling aswell.

For those who have had it done, did you feel crampy afterwards even if the s&s didnt work?
And if it did work, how long did it take?

My MW said that my cervix is soft, but Im not dilated yet, though she did manage to do the stretch and sweep, and she felt babies head

She doesnt think i will be having baby this weekend though ]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:29:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18215&PID=412112&title=stretch-and-sweep-question#412112