I was scrolling through my subscribed threads looking for something when I came across this one and thought I'd post the outcome of my birth for others who may be deciding if they will get an EPI-NO in the future.

After posting this thread dh and I decided not to get an EPI-NO and not to do perineum stretches either. We had a good labour and birthed in the water. I had a 1st degree tear which didn't need stitches. I healed quickly with no drama or pain.