E227. The Truth About Stretch and Sweeps with Midwife Pip  

E227. The Truth About Stretch and Sweeps with Midwife Pip  

The Truth About Stretch and Sweeps with Midwife Pip If you’ve been offered a stretch and sweep, or heard people say “just get a sweep and it’ll start labour,” this episode is for you. In this episode, Midwife Pip explains exactly what a stretch and sweep (also called a membrane sweep) is, how it works in the body, what the research actually shows about its effectiveness, and how to decide whether it’s right for you, without pressure. We talk honestly about when sweeps are more likely to help, when they often don’t, what they can feel like, potential downsides, and the importance of informed consent. This isn’t about saying yes or no, it’s about understanding your options so you can feel steady and confident in your decision. Calm, evidence-based guidance for late pregnancy, induction decisions, and informed choice. Extra Resources: 📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books💫 Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” - “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip Connect with Pip:Instagram: @midwife_pip Facebook: Midwife Pip Email: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review - it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance. And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community, you don’t have to do motherhood alone. Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe! Midwife Pip x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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E219. Why Childcare Nutrition is Failing Our Children

E219. Why Childcare Nutrition is Failing Our Children

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E218. Stay Calm When Your Kids Push Your Buttons

E218. Stay Calm When Your Kids Push Your Buttons

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E217. Comedy Meets Chaos  with Russel Kane

E217. Comedy Meets Chaos with Russel Kane

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E216. Your Children Don’t Need Perfect, They Need YOU

E216. Your Children Don’t Need Perfect, They Need YOU

Your Children Don’t Need Perfect, They Need You  With Anna Mathur What if the pressure to be the perfect mum is the very thing stealing your joy? In a world that celebrates doing it all, this episode...

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E215. Your C-Section Questions - Finally Answered

E215. Your C-Section Questions - Finally Answered

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E214. How to Prepare for the Unexpected in Labour

E214. How to Prepare for the Unexpected in Labour

How to Prepare for the Unexpected in Labour With Midwife Pip Birth rarely goes exactly as planned- and that’s okay. In this episode, I explore how to stay calm, flexible, and empowered when your ide...

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E213. The Untold Truth About Your Waters Breaking with Midwife Pip

E213. The Untold Truth About Your Waters Breaking with Midwife Pip

Is your water breaking going to be a dramatic movie moment or a subtle surprise you barely notice? In this episode I dive into everything you really need to know including the twists and turns and ho...

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E212. Achieving your dream birth after birth trauma

E212. Achieving your dream birth after birth trauma

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