Stripping membranes?

I had it done once. To me, it only felt like a quick pinch while it was being done. I felt fine afterwards, no pain or discomfort, not even spotting.

Best wishes!

It doesn't hurt, very uncomfortable, but you wouldn't know what they were doing had they not explained the process so vividly. It has a 50/50 chance of working. So try not to stress. I had it done and still went two days beyond and needed pitocin once at the hospital at 5 cm, 100% and at station 0 that was my 2nd pregnancy and the only one where my membranes were stripped due to my large baby bundle born 8 lbs 8 oz.

Is there a reason he is trying to get you to induce labor? I would decline and just let thing happen naturally unless there is an immediate health issue if it were me.

Without a medical reason, he should NOT be trying to induce labor in any way shape or form, before 39 weeks (at least!) per ACOG guidelines. I had it done with DS too early- I was around 38 weeks and did not have a favorable Bishop Score. It lead to my water leaking and a host of issues and interventions. I almost ended up with a c-section. I am sharing some links on induction and ways to so as safely as possible- if this is a route you want to take. Most important is knowing your Bishop Score! 

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704615504576172291331227676.html

http://www.pregnancyandbaby.com/pregnancy/articles/941885/what-starts-labor 

http://www.acog.org/About_ACOG/News_Room/News_Releases/2011/Fight_Prematurity_with_Awareness_-_Longer_Pregnancies_Ob-Gyns_Say (ACOG guidelines on induction) 

http://www.cafemom.com/group/pregnancy/forums/read/16053311/Six_questions_to_ask_about_induction

Had it done, and it didn't seem to make any difference.  It HURT, though!  Felt like I was being violated...lol. :P

I had it done this time in hopes to avoid another csection. I was only about 3 days short of due date, it was uncomfortable, but mostly just felt weird...i didnt think it worked and still don't really know, but then 2 days later started loosing my mucus plug, and on my due date started having a few contractions, water broke on my way in to the hospital to have a scheduled csection (due to previous csection) and I was able to VBAC! So I can't say for sure if it worked or if my LO was just ready to come any ways, because of the 18 1/2 hours of labor she was actually born the morning after her due date.

I suggest you have your DH take that day off, yes it is uncomfortable- but if you are that close, you dont need much to move along. Good Luck! You might just go right on to the hospital~