Thanks for the info girls - I was going to post about this today as my OB said he prefers to do a small episiotomy rather than have to use forceps or ventouse. His theory is that it's better for the mum to deal with that rather than a bad tear or for the baby to have 'mechanical' help. Of course, I'm aiming to have neither ! I'm writing down the salts tip in my list of things to remember/ideas to try.

Hope you feel better soon Kellxx!!