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A member asked:

How effective is a membrane sweep at 40 weeks 3.5 cm and more than 70% effaced?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Depends : Varies widely. Depends on the technique and how your body responds.

Dr Higginbotham and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/14/2013

4.7k views

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