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Labour & Delivery

10 Things You Should Know About C-Sections

10 Things You Should Know About C-Sections

Rama Aiyer - July 11, 2025

Impact of Birth Method on Long-Term Immunity: C-Section vs. Vaginal Delivery

12 Prayers for Safe Labor and Delivery

Transition Phase of Labor – Signs and Ways To Deal With It

Questions to Ask a Doula That Will Help You to Hire the Right One

  • 15 Benefits of Natural Birth for Mother & Baby

    15 Benefits of Natural Birth for Mother & Baby

    Aliya Khan - March 17, 2018
  • Painless Delivery- Procedure, Pros and Cons

    Painless Delivery- Procedure, Pros and Cons

    Deboshree Bhattacharjee - March 10, 2018
  • Castor Oil To Induce Labor – Should You Try?

    Castor Oil To Induce Labor – Should You Try?

    Aliya Khan - March 8, 2018
  • Shoulder Dystocia During Childbirth

    Shoulder Dystocia During Childbirth

    Rutuja Chitnis - March 8, 2018
  • Assisted Delivery (Forceps and Ventouse)

    Assisted Delivery (Forceps and Ventouse)

    Aliya Khan - March 6, 2018
  • Home Birth – Pros, Cons and How to Do It

    Home Birth – Pros, Cons and How to Do It

    Mahak Arora - February 21, 2018
  • Natural Childbirth – Stages, Benefits & How to Prepare

    Natural Childbirth – Stages, Benefits & How to Prepare

    Mahak Arora - February 13, 2018
  • Twins Delivery – All You Must Know

    Twins Delivery – All You Must Know

    Rutuja Chitnis - February 1, 2018
  • Water Breaking during Pregnancy

    Water Breaking during Pregnancy

    Mrunal - February 1, 2018
  • Membrane or Cervical Sweep: Risks, Pros & Cons

    Membrane or Cervical Sweep: Risks, Pros & Cons

    Deboshree Bhattacharjee - January 31, 2018

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In this Article

  • What Is a Membrane Sweep?
  • How Is It Done?
  • Is It Painful?
  • Is Membrane Stripping Safe?
  • Is Membrane Sweeping Effective?
  • When Is It Offered?
  • When Should You Avoid It?
  • Membrane Sweep Risks
  • Pros of Membrane Sweep
  • Cons of Membrane Sweep
  • What Happens After a Cervical Swab
  • Some Important Facts Associated With Membrane Sweep
  • When to Call a Doctor
  • FAQs
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