FTM... I'm 40+5 and had my first sweep today. The midwife said my cervix is nice and soft and I'm about 1.5cm dilated so fingers crossed I won't get to the induction point BUT she also said that if I am induced, they won't need to use a pessary (i presume because my cervix is already soft?) and that they will be able to break my waters. Of course, the minute I left the surgery all of the questions that I couldn't think of at the time started popping into my head...
Does it hurt to have your waters broken? I know I've got worse to come but I'd like to know what it feels like!
If they break my waters for me and that gets things going, will I still be able to use a birthing pool or will i find myself stuck on dry land?
How long will they leave me before they put me on the drip?
Hopefully none of this will matter and i will labour naturally but I think i need to prepare myself mentally just in case. Thank you all in advance for any advice!
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Water birth / induction questions
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hethajf · 26/02/2016 15:08
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