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Perineal massage - how and why
By Maria Muennich on 18/08/2010 01:28:12
Help avoid tearing or an episiotomy during birth with regular perineal massage in the final weeks of pregnancy
What is perineal massage?Perineal massage is a way of preparing the tissues of the perineum, the area between your vagina and anus, for the stretching that is necessary during childbirth. During birth, the perineal tissues need to stretch a good
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Birth: Tearing and Episiotomies
By ThinkBaby on 26/05/2009 01:04:16
Having a baby can be painful if you tear or need an episiotomy, but knowing about it now could help minimise the risk during labour
perineal massage).Your vagina during birthDuring the birth, your baby’s head will stretch the opening of your vagina to make his way into the world. And while the skin often copes well with this stretching, it sometimes tears. Alternatively, your midwife
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34 weeks pregnant and counting
By Maria Muennich on 02/09/2008 11:30:18
42 days until your due date - here's what you may be experiencing and what to get ready this week
Just six weeks to go before you reach your due date. Now you're 34 weeks pregnant you should be aware that studies have shown that daily perineal massage is most effective in helping pre-stretch and prepare your perineal tissues for birth
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Preparing your body
By ThinkBaby on 27/07/2009 01:04:45
Tips and tricks for getting your body & mind in good shape for birth
about tears and cuts (episiotomy) during birth, which can occur if the perineal tissues can't stretch enough to let your baby out. While you can't do anything to gurantee against this, you can use the last weeks of your labour to perform a daily massage
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Guide to episiotomy
By Kimberley Smith on 16/08/2010 17:04:29
Your doctor may recommend an episiotomy - a surgical cut made in the perineum - during labour if there is a likelihood of tearing while you give birth.
with this.Preventing an episiotomy and perineal massageAlthough you can't guarantee a tear- or episiotomy-free birth, there is some evidence that perineal massage can help reduce the likelihood, as it helps stretch your skin and make it more flexible. It can
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Your perineum & how to look after it
By Debra Stottor on 17/08/2010 01:08:16
Your perineum is important in childbirth and may be sore after giving birth, so it's good to find out about it now!
). Preparing your perineum for childbirth Perineal massage It’s a practice that’s been going on for centuries and there is some evidence that daily massage to the perineum in the 6-8 weeks before the birth can help to pre-stretch the area so that it
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Fetal development - week 32
By ThinkBaby on 19/05/2005 16:23:50
Seeing the light
this is good practice for snatching rest where you can!If you want to lessen your chances of an episiotomy during birth then this is the week to start your perineal massage to help stretch and prepare your perineum - have a read of the article to find out how
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Fetal development - week 34
By ThinkBaby on 19/05/2005 16:01:48
Time to turn
're also rather expensive, so know what to look for before you invest in a car seat.Perineal massage - Have you started perineal massage yet? If not it's not too late to give your perineum some hands-on preparation for the necessary stretching during birth
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What is an episiotomy?
By Maria Muennich on 28/08/2008 10:20:14
How and when this surgical cut during labour is performed, why it may sometimes be considered necessary and what you can do to avoid having one
of an episiotomy by doing regular Kegel exercises in the weeks before labour to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor and by daily perineal massage in the last six weeks before birth. Done correctly and regularly, this massage helps to pre-stretch the muscles
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33 weeks pregnant - seven weeks left
By Maria Muennich on 27/08/2008 00:57:55
49 days to go until your due date and you're probably feeling a little cramped in there
that it's time to start getting your nether regions ready for the birth. Daily perineal massage can help pre-stretch the area which will need to stretch so much to accommodate your baby's head at birth and reduce the chance of you tearing or needing
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