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You Don’t ‘Have’ To Be Induced
If you are moving toward your 38 or 40 week midwife check-up then you WILL be 'offered' induction. You may also be told that you 'need' to be booked in for your induction there and then as otherwise there might not be any appointments left.
What Is a Stretch and Sweep? Everything You Need to Know Before Yours.
A stretch and sweep is a form of Induction of Labour, therefore it is offered to stimulate the uterus and bring on labour earlier than it might otherwise spontaneously start.