do perineal massages work??

Question

I was reading about tearing and I came across quite a few articles that said to start doing perineal massages either to yourself or have your partner do them for you. I'm just over 35 weeks (they recommend to start them at 34 weeks) and I was wondering how many women actually did them weekly and had success with only first degree tears. Thank you!

Answer

I've heard it helps a tiny bit, mostly during labor.
But just like stretch marks-if you're going to tear you will tear regardless of trying to prevent it.

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I didn't because I was lazy and I tore big time. My friend did it religiously every day and had a 9.5 pound baby (holy moly) and she's petite...she had zero tearing and attributes it to the massaging. Do it, it can only help!

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My doctor said no when I asked her. She said the only thing that has a little science behind it is hot compresses.

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Iv never done it...iv heard it helps a tiny bit but so does massaging oils onto your perinium before pushing and while and holding a warm cloth on your perinium

do perineal massages work??

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