I'm being induced tomorrow by ARM/breaking waters. I was assessed yesterday and they say the cervix is favourable for this although it's very far back at the moment. Due to it being so far back (dr could barely reach at first!) the examination yesterday was much more painful than those I've had in previous pregnancies and they ended up giving me gas and air for the sweep which was also pretty brutal.
I'm quite nervous about the ARM process, will they give me gas and air? I'm worried about them getting the hook in the right place if my cervix is so far back! (I know this sounds ridiculous!). I had difficulty understanding the Dr yesterday and they were so busy they didn't go into much detail about what the process will involve, just said, yes that's what we will do come back Sunday and I was feeling too traumatised by the sweep to remember to ask questions about the next bit. So if anyone can talk me through it I would be grateful! It would just be useful to know how much more uncomfortable it is going to be than sweep etc so I can brave myself.
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Artificial Rupture of Membranes (ARM) to start labour - can anyone talk me through the process?
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Pixielady83 · 08/03/2014 10:49
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