Anyone else using the Epi-no?

[Kirsten]

Hi Renaee,
I am using epi-no too - I know what you mean by how far to put it in, sometimes I have to almost cross my legs to keep it in because it just pops out some days, but I think it's definitely worthwhile, I have only managed to get it up to 8cms though after using it for 3 weeks, but am still trying - I am due any day now so still using it - I think I will be better prepared than if I hadn't used it at all.

I think you are supposed to put it in up to the dip in the balloon and blow it up from there - but have had it in further and that does increase the pressure on the inside, I think both ways is helpful for knowing what that feels like so you don't tense up as much in labour.

Good luck with it and with your birth too

[Renaee]

I have just tried calling my birth centre but they are engaged at the moment so thought I would post now while I wait to speak to the midwife.

Kistend and others - have you had any blood/bleeding while using the Epi-no? I had some yesterday and have just done it now and have had blood again. I followed the epi-no use with what I thought was a fairly gently perineum massage, just stretching a bit so i feel that stinging sensation slightly, then I took my hands out to have a look and they were covered in some quite bright red blood.

Am a bit concerned about this, am i doing some damage to the tissue or could this even be a show? I am not due for about 8 to 9 days. I think most likely I have just tared a bit internally from yesterday, and now have made the same spot bleed again.

Any input greatly appreciated.
Renaee.