schimckers, I think he had treated a girl who did it wrong and had damaged herself 'downstairs'. He said once your in or close to labour you have hormones to help you stretch. But beforehand there's the potential to damage yourself.
omg - that sounds hideous! Poor lady - hope she was able to heal well. What was she doing??!!

I have not started yet - and so many of you seem to have got by fine without it. I have tried a few times, but find it awkward and still not too sure what I really should be doing. I think I am needing to just relax about it and accept that if it happens it happens, its not the worse thing that could happen. I dont get stretch marks, but Im not convinced that will help me out down there...


This is great hearing these replies - keep `em coming!