Apoligies for the long post but here goes...
So I had the foley balloon inserted yesterday afternoon. It was a really painful experience (didn't have gas and air as it wasn't set up where I was and I just wanted it over with) I was only 1cm dilated and the tube is 1cm so she struggled to get it in, then when she did babys head was in the way so she struggled to get it in position- she put the water in and had to drain and take it out again, and redo it. (Just to add I have absolutely nothing against how it was done, it was just one of those things and she did offer gas and air at the beginning and regularly reminded me that I could stop at any time if I wanted to but once she started I just wanted it over with).
Then later on I reached around too quickly and must have caught it and pulled it down a little. It's still inserted but started bleeding a lot so ended up back at maternity assessment. They weren't worried about the bleeding which had stopped completely by the time I got there, and said it was likely due to irritation of the cervix when it was inserted along with me then catching it.
I'm due to have it out at 3pm. My contractions are still irregular and mild. I understand next steps would be to break my waters. After so much discomfort from the balloon insertion, I'm really scared to have this done. Can anyone Share their experiences of having their waters broken? Was it awful? Also I'm scared after the bleeding from the balloon that I could haemmorhage during/after birth.
Any experiences or hand holds would be much appreciated as I'm bloody bricking it now.