Hi,

I had an episiotomy and vacuum when I had my DD and obviously want to avoid that again. I am not scared of labour - I am terrified of the aftermath of agony being cut and stitched!

So my Obstetrician has told me to get an epi-no and start at 34 weeks. He really believes it significantly reduces the risk of tearing and needing instruments to help birth.

I looked them up and they are $179!!! so expensive.

I have a friend who has offered hers but it kind of grosses me out. Is there anything you could do to sterilise it enough for another person. I mean I am scared of diseases etc!!
Would you just put it in boiling water? or should I get some sterilising formula or something?

What are your thoughts?