![]() ![]() However, if the mother’s due date has been inaccurately assessed and she is not yet due to have her baby then complications relating to prematurity can occur. Generally this procedure is considered a completely safe and effective way of stimulating contractions in early labour. To make the cervix more favourable for induction.These are produced by the uterus and cervix and help to make the uterus contract and for labour to occur. To release hormones known as prostaglandins. ![]() To help to “ripen” the cervix so it can start to dilate and efface (thin out).This is a controversial topic and there is real variation of opinion whether this should occur. when a mother wants her baby to be born within a predictable time frame. To induce labour when the baby is overdue.Synthetic prostaglandin is available in tablet or gel form and this is an alternative way to deliver prostaglandin to the cervix. Prostaglandins role is to stimulate the uterus to begin contracting. ![]() The goal for having a stretch and sweep is to stimulate the production of the hormone prostaglandin which occurs naturally in the lining of the uterus. It is an alternative to other induction techniques such as artificial rupture of the membranes ( ARM) and/or a Syntocinon drip. It is generally done when a mother is past her due date or when labour needs to be induced because of (minor) obstetric complications. A stretch and sweep is one way of initiating labour and is considered a gentler, less invasive induction option. The term stretch and sweep may seem oddly familiar, but it’s got nothing to do with cleaning the kitchen floor! It is a procedure unique to pregnancy and ![]()
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