Feb 21, 2024 · FTM here! 40+1, had a membrane sweep this am and resulted in a bloody show. Does this mean it worked and labor is around the corner or does it happen no matter what since they stretched things out? Also have some mild cramping

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Oct 28, 2024 · I had a cervical sweep at 39 weeks on a Friday and started to lose a bit of mucus plug that Saturday afternoon. By Saturday night it was mucus plug and bloody show. I labored at home all night after being sent away from the hospital until I reach 6cm to be admitted.

Jan 24, 2025 · I just had an apt on Thursday at 36w and she told me I was 1-2cm dilated. I haven’t had any cramping or bloody show after the dilation check. Just Braxton hicks contractions. I go Tuesday for my next apt to see how big baby boy is and to see...

Jan 25, 2025 · Birthing experience for those FTM like I am!!!I had my weekly 38 w check at OB on Friday, she did do a cervical check on me. (Last week it was not as painful). I had a bloody show that lasted for a day and a half. With mucus and dried/new blood....

Feb 24, 2025 · 40 week today — had bloody show at about 4 am and I lost my mucus plug at 2 pm. Had cramping this morning but it comes and goes. Feeling off — sometimes semi sick to my stomach, having pelvic pressure/lightening crotch. Hoping things are progressing...

Feb 11, 2022 · After my second cervical check I had dark brown discharge at 38 weeks. I thought it was bloody show but nothing ended up happening afterwards. Dr. said it’s normal to spot after cervical check. I would just monitor yourself to see if it’s accompanied by contractions since you are also having back pain/pressure.

Dec 21, 2023 · Hi guys! FTM here. Due date was yesterday, 12/20.I got a bloody show yesterday morning. I’ve been having spotting and menstrual like cramps and back pain since the show. Had a cervical check at my 40w appt yesterday afternoon. Dr said I’m 2cm and 80% effaced with a favorable cervix. And that labor could...

Aug 12, 2024 · I had my bloody show Friday 7am and it’s Monday afternoon and still no baby. I was having constant contractions about 4/5 mins apart on Friday and was just waiting for them to increase but they’ve stopped and just gone back to frequent braxton hicks.

Jul 30, 2019 · My OB did a membrane sweep at my appointment yesterday. I had a very obvious bloody show this morning; a very large glob of deep red mucus hanging out of me after bowel movement. Sorry TMI. I had some cramping and mild contractions last night after my appointment and some brown spotting before and after bloody show today. But contractions ...