What is membrane sweeping?

membrane sweeping is a technique of stimulation work used by midwives and obstetricians after 38 weeks of pregnancy. The outer membrane of the amniotic bag is manually separated from the cervix and often starts within two days. It is usually the first step in stimulating work before medicines are used to evoke work. In this way, the cervical stimulation releases prostaglandins of prostaglandins, the lipid messenger molecule responsible for the contraction and relaxation of the smooth uterine muscle during birth.

The cervix test is performed before sweeping the membrane. If the cervix is ​​immature or not to soften and difficult, progressive work is less likely that it will start after the procedure. The manifold, which is still high and firm, would indicate that the membrane sweeping should be delayed. If the cervix is ​​soft but still firmly closed, it may take a minute or two fine handling to extend the uterine suppositories enough to allow the finger to enter. Once the doctor is able toLoating the finger of the neck of the cervix and the uterus, using the finger to separate the amniotic bag containing a child from the uterus wall.

membrane sweeping may initially cause uterus irritation, resulting in irregular contractions. These contractions will not cause any expansion or efficiency of the cervix. Contractions should eventually become regular and effective and signal that work begins.

mucus plug is likely to be released during membrane sweeping. It is often bloody, but this can be expected when the cervix expands and softens. Saming and intermittent spots can start after the procedure. Regular work contractions should start within 48 hours.

If the diaphragm sweeping did not stimulate the work °, the procedure can be repeated. Removal of the membrane can be done two or three times before work. This technique stimulating workforce occasionally nIt epithel is no favorable results and for maturity mother can be recommended by drug -induced work.

Complications from membrane sweeping include the risk of infection and possible early tearing of the amniotic bag. If the upcoming mother tests positive on Group B (GBS) Strep, the membrane is unlikely to start the work to start work. The infection may result in the microbes traveling from the vagina and the cervix to the uterus when the cervix is ​​manipulated. The amniotic membrane bag can be accidentally cracked during the membrane sweeping. If the amniotic bag is torn, the mother is likely to be taken to the hospital for childbirth, because it is not safe for pregnancy to continue with a cracked amniotic bag for more than 24 hours.