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I had membranes swept yesterday and a lil cramping here and there and brown discharge and today nothing how long does it take for labour to start am 3?
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Unknown time: Sweeping the membranes can sometimes help stimulate contractions but it is not a guarantee. In many cases it does not stimulate labor.
Answered 5/7/2021
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