what do they use to break your water?

Answer 1

it looks like a crochet hook. Painless

Answer 2

Very much like your other replies, I can say they usually use a device that really resembles a crochet hook. However, while taking childbirth classes with my first child, there is also another way they do it...they have a glove with one or more fingers that are rough enough to break the sack. It feels much like a pelvic exam, as they use that rough finger to scratch at the bag of waters to break it. I've never seen it used, so it must be something not done much anymore. They must like that crochet hook thingy better :-)

Answer 3

The others are right about the "crochet hook" type instrument.

I just wanted to say, avoid having AROM if at all possible! It puts you "on the clock" to deliver. It increases your chances of infection. In can force the baby down farther into the birth canal in what might not be the best position. It increases the intensity of the contractions for mom.....you feel A LOT more pressure after they break your water. Labor is much easier with the bag of water left intact.

Answer 4

It's called an amniohook. It won't hurt for them to puncture the membranes, but it removes the cushion from beneath the baby's head, so the labor itself may hurt more. It also tends to strengthen contractions (make them more painful) and may speed up the birth. This is usually the justification for why it is done, although sometimes it is done as a way to assess whether there's meconium, although this can be done also by simply shining a light on the bulging sac.

There are risks (aside from increasing the pain,) including bringing the baby down too fast which can exacerbate a malpresentation and increase likelihood of tearing. If it is done before the baby's head is well applied to the cervix, there is a risk of cord prolapse which is extremely dangerous. Make sure your care provider is one who does not do this procedure routinely. In the vast majority of cases, the best plan of action is "hands off". Interfering with the natural process is just asking for trouble.

Answer 5

Same as everyone said, but just note that this will REALLY induce labor and any small labor pains you had can turn into real big ones. If your water breaks at home, get to the hospital ASAP.

I did not have pain when they broke my water (both my sons. My daughter, the water broke at home) but my labor came very fast shortly after. I would say within 1 - 1.5 hours of the water break, the baby was born.

Answer 6

"Amnihook" It does look like a crochet hook..... it creates a small tear in the amniotic sac and releases the bag of waters. It can be used for a number of reasons
May start labor.
May speed up labor progress allowing the presenting part to fit snugly against the cervix, stimulating contractions and enhancing dilation.
Enables caregiver to see consistency and color of amniotic fluid to help assess the fetal well-being.
Necessary for use of internal electronic fetal monitoring (fetal scalp electrode and intrauterine pressure catheter) and fetal oxygen sensor in fetal saturation monitoring.
There is no pain during the procedure other than the discomfort of the vaginal exam.
Hope that answers your question.

Answer 7

It is looks like a crochet hook. The put it up there and poke a hole in the bag of waters. Then it feels like you peed your pants. A large gush of warm water that just keeps going.

Answer 8

It looks like a long yellow hook. It has a sharp end and they just poke it and it breaks. It doesn't hurt at all. But when the water gushes out it is gross.

Answer 9

It reminded me of a crochet hook. A skinny rod with a little hook on the end. Then it felt like someone had poured a bucket of warm water in my lap all of a sudden.

Answer 10

A medical instrument that looks very very similar to a crochet hook. It is usually plastic and is typically a painless procedure!

Answer 11

Hi! When the doctor broke my water, I didn't see any instruments but maybe it was just from the blinding pain and activity all around me. You probably won't notice because it happens so fast.