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39 weeks pregnant at 38 week i was 3 cm dialated and 50% effaced i am getting a cervix sweep tomorrow morning. whats the estimated time for labor?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Roughly about 3 days: Some estimates state that after stripping of membranes (a.k.a. "getting cervix sweep"), about 50-60% of patients go into labor within 72 hours. I'm finding that in my own practice that percentage is really more like 40-50%. Good luck!

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Answered 8/25/2016

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