Date	Event	Description
25 February 2019	New citation required and conclusions have changed	Membrane sweeping is probably effective in achieving a spontaneous onset of labour. When compared to expectant management, it potentially reduces the risk of formal induction of labour and caesarean section. However, evidence is of low certainty.
25 February 2019	New search has been performed	We searched for evidence on 25 February 2019. Twenty new studies have been added for this update. Two studies previously excluded (Gemer 2001; McColgin 1993), are now included. The review now includes a total of 44 studies reporting data for 6940 women. On reflection of peer review feedback and in consultation with the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth editorial team, data were analysed using the random‐effects model. Within the primary outcome 'Neonatal death or serious neonatal perinatal morbidity', 'probable or definite neonatal sepsis' was specified as suitable for inclusion following peer review.
31 July 2009	Amended	Search updated. Ten new reports added to Studies awaiting classification (de Miranda 2006a; Hill 2006a; Hill 2008b; Hill 2008b; Ifnan 2006b; Imsuwan 1999a; Kashanian 2006a; Kaul 2004a; Tan 2006a; Yildirim 2008a).
18 September 2008	Amended	Converted to new review format.
9 November 2004	New search has been performed	We have added two new trials (Dare 2002; Wong 2002) , one new ongoing trial (Manidakis 1999) and a new report of Magann 1998b. We have excluded four new trials (Bergsjo 1989; Foong 2000; Gemer 2001a; McColgin 1993a).