What is a pregnancy sweep? A pregnancy sweep is what your midwife or doctor will call a membrane sweep or a cervical sweep. It’s an internal procedure that can sometimes help to bring on labour if you ...

Think about those last weeks of pregnancy. Your belly feels heavy, your movements are slower, and every little twinge has you wondering, “Could this be the start of labour?” You are ready and eager to ...

Membrane sweeping, or membrane stripping, is commonly used at term to hasten the onset of labor. The maneuver involves intentional digital separation of chorionic membranes from the lower uterine ...