Would you/have you done a perineal massage to prevent tearing?

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My doc stretched me while in labor with oils. She was pretty much a rockstar down there. Both deliveres no tears. I love that woman, doing gods word Down under!

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My sister had a 9 lb 4 oz baby and didn't tear, didn't do any massage - my cousin had a 6 lb 8 oz baby and did massage for 2 months before delivery and she had a fourth degree tear. It honestly depends on your body and your delivery.

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I tried it a little. My doctor massaged as I was delivering and it must have worked because I'm 5'2, baby was 9 lbs 10 Oz and I only needed 2 stitches lol

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I haven't seen a controlled study on it.

I've tried it a bit, I figure at worst it's harmless.

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The nurse who taught my prenatal class said it doesn't help

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I read that it doesn't make a difference to whether you tear or not

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Does it really help ???

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Perianal massage, essentials oils, hot towels, the whole shebang.

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I'm willing to try almost anything to stop being torn!! Lol!!

Would you/have you done a perineal massage to prevent tearing?

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