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39wks&1day pregnant, got a appt on monday & my dr wants to start labor. something about stretching my cervix, what's this mean? and how does work?
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Membrane stripping: It sounds like your doctor plans on stripping your membranes. It simply means to exam your cervix and swirl it around with a finger between your cervix and the amniotic sac. In some cases this can trigger contractions. It does not guarantee that you will go into labor at al.
Answered 2/23/2015
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