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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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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 2/23/2015

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