I used the EpiNo, but only got to 7cm with it.. since DS came nearly 3 weeks early

I never pushed it out, but it took effort to keep it in there coz my body was trying to push it out on its own! lol. I don't recall it saying to push it out?

Anyway, I only seemed to increase by 1/2cm every couple of days, so it was very gradual for me. But, I didn't tear during labour, and the dr & midwife were pleased with my 2nd stage, saying I did really well (but then they might tell everyone that LOL).

I recommend it, and I think it gave me some confidence that yes it CAN stretch enuf for a baby, even tho I didnt' get up to the full 10cm. hehe. I just felt that I wouldn't be able to do the hand massage properly, so opted for the mechanical.

I've had no probs with pelvic floor, and have never used the epino for it either. In fact I was very slack all round with pelvic floor... the midwives everyday after the birth said am I doing the exercises, and I lied and said yes. LOL.