What should I ask at my 38 week appointment?
Questions to Ask Your Doctor:
- Can I eat or drink during labor?
- Do full-term twins go to the NICU very often?
- What will my babies look like after delivery?
- Will I have lochia after a C-section?
- How soon should I expect to get my period again?
Will my doctor check me at 38 weeks?
Your cervix’s dilation and effacement might be checked every week starting at week 36 (or earlier!), or not until week 38 or 39, or your OB might not do a vaginal exam until you’re in labor.
What should I ask at my 39 week appointment?
Ask Your Doctor:
- What circumstances require a C-section?
- Will I have lochia after a C-section?
- What is operative delivery and when is it done?
- What is an episiotomy and will I need one?
- Will I be able to sit comfortably after a vaginal birth?
- What should I do to recover after delivery?
Will they do a membrane sweep at 38 weeks?
Membrane sweeps are not performed until 39 weeks or later in pregnancy but can be performed up until 42 weeks. You have to be slightly dilated, which allows your healthcare provider to reach up into the cervix to perform the sweep.
Is walking good at 38 weeks pregnant?
Walking and swimming are great ways to be active at this stage in pregnancy. If you feel any pain or discomfort, dizziness, tightening in your tummy or leaking waters, stop exercising straight away and contact your midwife, doctor or the hospital.
What week do you start getting your cervix checked?
36-40 weeks: We will start doing cervical exams to see if the cervix is starting to dilate. If you are scheduling an induction, we will also schedule that around this time. When your physician checks you, several things are being assessed: Cervical dilation—how open is the cervix?
When should you go to the hospital 39 weeks pregnant?
According to the “411 Rule” (commonly recommended by doulas and midwives), you should go to the hospital when your contractions are coming regularly 4 minutes apart, each one lasts at least 1 minute, and they have been following this pattern for at least 1 hour. You may also hear about the 511 rule.
Will they do an ultrasound at 39 weeks?
When you do your ultrasound in the 39th week, you might notice that your baby is probably in the cephalic presentation. This means that they are in the head-down position, ready to come out into the world. You might also notice that the fingernails and hair are properly visible; as well as the genitals.
How painful is a membrane sweep?
How painful is a membrane sweep? The procedure only takes a few minutes, but it can be uncomfortable or slightly painful. Some people describe it as a rough cervical exam. You should expect some discomfort during and just after the membrane sweep.
How successful is a stretch and sweep at 38 weeks?
How effective is a Stretch and Sweep? Statistically, there is around a 24% success rate of the procedure being effective with labour tending to start within the next 48 hours. Most women will deliver their baby within one week of having a stretch and sweep done.