At my 36 week appointment she measured my tummy, listened to the heart beat with the doppler, asked if i noticed discharge and sent me on my way. The same for 37 weeks. But I've seen some ladies going in for a membrane sweep at 37. but don't get discouraged if you ask for one and your Dr can't do it. I asked for one at my 40 week appointment and she said that I was too high, too thick, and not dilated to be able to do one. but my daughter came 2 days after she told me that