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To strip the membranes your cervix must already be dilated. It can have some effect to trigger labor. Most doctors prefer to induce by 41 weeks or certainly by 42 weeks to avoid the complications of postterm pregnancy.
Hereâs a look at how effective membrane stripping is for inducing labor, plus the risks and benefits. Why is your doctor suggesting a membrane sweep? Stripping the membranes is a way to induce labor. It involves your doctor sweeping their (gloved) finger between the thin membranes of the amniotic sac in your uterus.