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What Causes Swollen Membrane In Pregnancy?
i am 38 weeks pregnant today and had a membrane sweep done today during my doctors appointment and she said my membrane might be a bit swollen what does that mean? it didnt seems she was too worried about it cause she never suggested or anything ... should i worry about it?
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
Hi,
No do not worry.
Since she did a membrane sweep it seems that your membranes were easily felt and were bulging out of the cervix .
Membrane sweep is done to help you get into labour sooner.
do go back to the doctor if you have pain ,bleeding or excessive discharge.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
No do not worry.
Since she did a membrane sweep it seems that your membranes were easily felt and were bulging out of the cervix .
Membrane sweep is done to help you get into labour sooner.
do go back to the doctor if you have pain ,bleeding or excessive discharge.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
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