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how do u massage the perineum?
I know this is an odd thing to ask about but i was reading in a pregnancy magazine that if u start massaging the perineum (area between the vagina and anus) using vegetable oil for about 10mins a day, at 35weeks + helps it stretch during delivery so that a tear is avoided (which i obviously dont want a tear if i can help it lol)
Just wondered if any1 has tried this or knows about it and could tell me exactly what im suppost to be doing as doesnt explain much. I dont really fancy asking my midwife about this lol
Just wondered if any1 has tried this or knows about it and could tell me exactly what im suppost to be doing as doesnt explain much. I dont really fancy asking my midwife about this lol
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Poor shaunzy , you'd be better off asking your midwife , they're they to answer anything you ask , and , yes , they will have heard it all before .
At the birth the midwife will do all she can to avoid a tear , I have never had any of my ladies tear , though have had to do an episiotomy on some . If you pant when asked to this will help too to avoid a tear as the midwife controls babys head delivery , and then rotates the baby to change presentation of the babys shoulders .
At the birth the midwife will do all she can to avoid a tear , I have never had any of my ladies tear , though have had to do an episiotomy on some . If you pant when asked to this will help too to avoid a tear as the midwife controls babys head delivery , and then rotates the baby to change presentation of the babys shoulders .
And if you do tear- it's not as bad as it sounds you know, honest! I tore with both my children, and apart from the initial discomfort of having the stitches done (note, discomfort, not pain!) you really don't notice them afterwards. Well, when I say don't notice them....the whole area down there is.....well....nevermind, don't want to scare you further!
Good luck :-)
Good luck :-)
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