Membrane stripping or sweeping membrane simply refers to a technique that is used to bring up labor when you are overdue. This method is usually the first before any other induction methods are used, and it is performed by your midwife or medical doctor to stimulate labor or get your labor going.
Fulton is an unincorporated community located at the southern tip of Howard County, Maryland. Prior to 1805 Fulton was known as Queen Caroline Parish, then later as Hammond Directions.[citation needed] In 1878, it was referred to as Water's Store, a name taken from postmaster Richard Waters. Henry Iager purchased 108 acres in Fulton in 1839, which became Maple Lawn Farms. In 1938, the farm began its current free-range turkey operations under the brand name, Sho-Nuf.. The farm was nationally recognized in 2004 for the registered Holsteins used in its dairy operations.
Fulton County was organized in 1823 from Pike County. It is named for Robert Fulton, inventor of the steamboat. It was the home of famous poet/writer Edgar Lee Masters in his early days; he wrote the famous Spoon River Anthology (1915). Fulton County was home to Camp Ellis during World War II. The county is known for the annual Spoon River Scenic Drive which occurs the first 2 weekends in October. This has been a tradition since 1968 and attracts thousands of participants from all over the country. 1  Fulton County between 1823 and 1825, including a large tract of unorganized territory temporarily attached. 2  Fulton County in 1825, reduced to its current size, its unorganized territory formed into new counties.