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Do you have to be dilated to have a membrane sweep? im 39wks 2ds doctor told me my cervix is soft, not dilated i was wondering if theyll do it.
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Open : The cervix must be opened in order to insert your finger to sweep the membranes.
Answered 1/2/2014
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