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What to expect with a membrane sweep? amniotic sac bleeding contractions induction informed consent membrane strip membrane sweep prelabor rupture of membranes strech and dilate

As your due date approaches, it's possible that your healthcare provider might suggest a membrane sweep as a means to initiate labor. This procedure is sometimes referred to as a membrane strip or stretch and dilate. In the US, it's even offered as early as week 38 or 39. In this post, we'll...

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False labor vs real labor? This is how you can tell the difference! birth contractions false labor prelabor true labor

As your due date draws nearer, it can be quite tricky to determine whether you're really experiencing the start of labor or just going through the warm-up phase. So in this post I will address the question that crosses probably your mind too: how will you be able to tell when you are truly in...

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