The word “dilapan” gives me nightmares to this day. Midwives were great, I was offered gas and air for insertion. I had 5 in one go. 20hrs later cervix still closed. The pain was instant, nothing helped (first line pain relief). I didn’t use the big stuff as I was advised I should save that for later when the real labour pains begin.
@Layla oh wow sorry to hear that! Do you mind me asking how dilated you were when they inserted?
The word “dilapan” gives me nightmares to this day. Midwives were great, I was offered gas and air for insertion. I had 5 in one go. 20hrs later cervix still closed. The pain was instant, nothing helped (first line pain relief). I didn’t use the big stuff as I was advised I should save that for later when the real labour pains begin.