Can I request a sweep at 40 weeks?

[K82]

On Friday I have a midwife appointment I will be exactly 40 weeks pregnant. Can I request a sweep? Do I need to call her prior to arrange this? I had the show over a week ago, I've had irregular contractions since & she's 4/5's engaged..

[zzxxee]

they can let you go 2 weeks over they probably wont give you a sweep unless there is further complications e.g. high blood pressure or the babies in distress

[redcrx]

you wouldnt need to call ahead, but a midwife may not want to do a sweep so early. You may be able to agree to one at 41 weeks should nothing have happened by then.

[Sqad]

Of course you can request it.

Whether or not you would get it is a different matter.

[k8bailey]

no harm in asking! I had one at 40+5 but I was consultant led care, because of a heart condition, they didn't want me to go too far over, and were going to induce at 41+4 but she arrived at 41 weeks. Let us know how you get on!

[annie0000]

I guess you will have had your wee one by know k8 - come on and let us know how you got on.