Membrane Stripping: What It Is & Does It Induce Labor?

Question
what does it mean to have your membranes scraped? and does it help you go into labor?

Answer
HI Tabitha,

having your membranes stripped or scraped means that the doctor is removing or partially removing or loosening the "mucus" plug that is right up near the cervix. This plug is just a protective blob, really...

it can help start labor, but it does not always guarantee that it will start. Sometimes it helps start labor.

I hope this helps!
andi