Trish dives into the topic of membrane sweeps. She breaks down everything you need to know about this optional procedure to help you make informed decisions for your birth.

Trish explains what a membrane sweep is  (also known as a stretch and sweep), how it works, tips to make it more comfortable, and why it might be considered to encourage labor naturally. She emphasizes that membrane sweeps are entirely your choice - your body, your birth, your decision. Trish shares when a membrane sweep is most effective (hint: wait until at least 40 weeks!), the importance of slight cervical dilation for the procedure, and why dilation alone isn’t the whole story when it comes to labor readiness. She also encourages combining a membrane sweep with various natural labor preparation techniques.

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Helpful  Timestamps:

• 00:54 Understanding Membrane Sweeps
• 01:26 How Membrane Sweeps Work
• 02:39 When to Consider a Membrane Sweep
• 03:43 Preparing for a Membrane Sweep
• 04:28 Making Membrane Sweeps More Comfortable
• 06:44 Post-Sweep Expectations and Tips
• 08:37 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
• 09:15 Join the Community and Stay Connected

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