Membrane sweep??

I always see you guys post about it, I just don't know what it is. Lol. Someone care to explain?  

During an internal examination, she will sweep a finger around your cervix (neck of your womb). This action should separate the membranes of the amniotic sac surrounding your baby from your cervix. This separation releases hormones (prostaglandins) which may kick-start your labour.

http://www.babycentre.co.uk/x547818/what-is-a-membrane-sweep#ixzz2JhNJZsFY

<blockquote><b>Quoting Jennybananna:</b>" During an internal examination, she will sweep a finger around your cervix (neck of your womb). This ... [snip!] ... (prostaglandins) which may kick-start your labour. http://www.babycentre.co.uk/x547818/what-is-a-membrane-sweep#ixzz2JhNJZsFY"</blockquote>


Can you tell a difference between that and the doctor just checking for dilation?

Quoting Asher's mommy [Expecting :" <blockquote><b>Quoting Jennybananna:</b>" During an internal examination, she will ... [snip!] ... Can you tell a difference between that and the doctor just checking for dilation?"

Yea usually its longer and more painful.

It's very uncomfortable. I had it done. But my Dr said I had to be 2cm before she would do it.