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Stripping Membranes?
Just a quick question. I have been wondering for a while, just how does the dr.
"strip" your membranes? Thanks, Jeri Marissa 1-17-00 Jordan 8-25-01 Baby Jacob Jr. 10-26-04 |
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On 16 Aug 2004, Jerihenderson4 wrote:
Just a quick question. I have been wondering for a while, just how does the dr. "strip" your membranes? I don't even remember if there was something more complex than a gloved fingernail? Possibly just a somewhat bluntish flatish utensil. It wasn't super comfy but it wasn't as painful as... well, okay, it was only slightly more uncomfortable than any other internal exam at that point. |
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AFAIK they do an internal exam and scratch the amniotic sac with a
fingernail. IIRC that's how my OB explained to me. In that case it must only be possible if you are dilated a little bit... "Jerihenderson4" wrote in message ... Just a quick question. I have been wondering for a while, just how does the dr. "strip" your membranes? Thanks, Jeri Marissa 1-17-00 Jordan 8-25-01 Baby Jacob Jr. 10-26-04 |
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Jerihenderson4 wrote:
Just a quick question. I have been wondering for a while, just how does the dr. "strip" your membranes? During an internal exam they sweep a finger in between the cervix and the amniotic sac a bit. This irritates the membranes. Some do it more aggressively than others. There is a small risk that it will rupture your membranes. It's unclear how useful it is in getting labor going. Best wishes, Ericka |
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