My dad thinks it's stupid that I'm getting my membranes stripped to kick start labor at 39 weeks and…

My doctor doesn’t do this at all. They don’t even check for dilation until your admitted. BUT besides that, unless your dad is a doctor or a nurse, his opinion isn’t really relevant on this :).

@amysbabies, they checked my cervix at 36 weeks I was dilated

Ive never heard of a Dr not checking for dilation. Mine starts around 37 weeks. Good luck. I don't see why it should matter.

I don’t think it’s stupid. It’s the only thing that worked for me. I was 41 weeks when I finally had my son.

@boymomx3, my doctor doesn’t unless I’m having contractions or want my membranes stripped at 39/40 weeks. Knowing that you’re dilated means nothing until you’re in active labor.

@matt.katie1217 same here i always start dilating around 33 weeks that could br why i got checked everytime i went. But all drs are different.