· In some cases, your doctor can also gently stretch or massage the cervix to help it start to soften and dilate. Your doctor may suggest trying a . Also, stretching the cervix manually is not something safe I believe either. I could see if she had a cervix softener, THEN stretching her, cause then your cervix is stretchy. But its NOT beforehand and that is a dangerous area to be messing with. When I went through DC they would NOT stretch my cervix until I had softeners. · Stripping the membranes is a simple technique used by a doctor or midwife to start labor by manually separating the amniotic sac (or membranes) from the uterus. It's usually used when pregnancy is prolonged past term. The technique, which is also called sweeping the membranes, involves placing a gloved finger inside the opening of the cervix and moving the .
Many vaginal stretching kits come with assorted sizes to minimize discomfort. Next, find a comfortable place where you can prop yourself up in a semi-reclining position like a bed, sofa, or chair. Bend the hips and knees a bit so your legs are roughly shoulder-width apart. Then, prepare yourself for vaginal stretching by doing the following things. Childbirth comprises three stages, and the opening of the neck of uterus (i.e., cervix), which allows the baby to come out, is a crucial one. Medically, this process is termed as cervix dilation. In this MomJunction post, we tell you how the cervix dilates, what are the signs, and the procedure to check the cervix for dilation. The only time we see our dr's "stretch" a cervix is to reduce a very friable anterior lip when a woman pushes. If it does not reduce easily, they stop right there and leave it alone. You are right Dayray, to be concerned. As far as scarred cervices, I would leave that up to the doctor or midwife to deal with it. I personally would not stretch a.
Also, stretching the cervix manually is not something safe I believe either. I could see if she had a cervix softener, THEN stretching her, cause then your cervix is stretchy. But its NOT beforehand and that is a dangerous area to be messing with. When I went through DC they would NOT stretch my cervix until I had softeners. Stripping the membranes is a simple technique used by a doctor or midwife to start labor by manually separating the amniotic sac (or membranes) from the uterus. It's usually used when pregnancy is prolonged past term. The technique, which is also called sweeping the membranes, involves placing a gloved finger inside the opening of the cervix and moving the membrane away from the uterus. a. amy_tuck. at AM. My situation was not yours at all, but my midwife did try to get me to dilate by manipulating my cervix on Friday. I am at 1 and she was trying to 'stretch things out' to get my body to progress. It was terribly uncomfortable and I bled quite a bit afterward.
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