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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E226. Leaking Urine in Pregnancy: What’s Normal and What Actually Helps

E226. Leaking Urine in Pregnancy: What’s Normal and What Actually Helps

Leaking Urine in Pregnancy: What’s Normal and What Actually Helps - with Midwife Pip   Leaking urine during pregnancy is incredibly common, but that doesn’t mean you have to just put up with it. In ...

3 Mars 16min

E225. FAQs Every New & Expectant Dad Has (But Rarely Asks)

E225. FAQs Every New & Expectant Dad Has (But Rarely Asks)

FAQs Every New & Expectant Dad Has (But Rarely Asks) - with Midwife Pip   Becoming a dad can feel exciting, surreal, and quietly overwhelming - often all at once. In this episode, Midwife Pip answer...

24 Feb 30min

E224. The Lie We Tell Women About Birth

E224. The Lie We Tell Women About Birth

The Lie We Tell Women About Birth - with Helen Ashfield A challenging or traumatic birth can leave a deep imprint, one that extends far beyond the early postpartum weeks and can shape how the future ...

17 Feb 42min

E223. Your Birth, Your Power: How to Take Control

E223. Your Birth, Your Power: How to Take Control

Your Birth, Your Power: How to Take Control- with Gabbie Smith Parenthood is the wildest ride of all, one minute you’re on top of the world, the next you’re Experiencing a traumatic or difficult birt...

10 Feb 33min

E222. Pelvic Floor Secrets No One Told

E222. Pelvic Floor Secrets No One Told

Pelvic Floor Secrets No One Told You with Clare Bourne   Today we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood and most transformative parts of pregnancy prep: your pelvic floor. These are the muscle...

27 Jan 45min

E221. What About Dad? The Side of Parenthood Men Rarely Talk About with Mathew Lewis Carter

E221. What About Dad? The Side of Parenthood Men Rarely Talk About with Mathew Lewis Carter

What About Dad? Mathew Lewis Carter Opens Up on the Reality of Fatherhood. Dads are often profoundly affected by pregnancy and parenthood, even if their experiences are less visible. Many feel pressu...

20 Jan 53min

E220. Expecting Twins or Triplets? What Parents Really Need to Know

E220. Expecting Twins or Triplets? What Parents Really Need to Know

Welcome to today’s episode and buckle up, because we’re diving into the world of Twins, triplets and more. What’s it really like to be pregnant with, and raise twins, triplets or more? In this episo...

13 Jan 34min

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