Perineal massage?

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I’ve read and heard a little bit about perineal massage prior to delivery to reduce tearing. Anyone doing this? What has everyone heard? Experiences?

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I’m doing it. I talked to my midwife today about it. They do the massage and a warm compress during labor if the mom wants it and then they do a slow crowning method with breathing instead of hard pushes to reduce tearing.

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I did it with my first through a pelvic floor physical therapist. 
It didn’t necessarily help me but that’s because I had an exceptionally long labour and needed scissors. The rest of the pelvic floor prep was helpful though

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I tried to do this, and still tore! It can be very hard to hold back when you’re in labor, so try not to worry about it too much.

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I did it like twice, didn’t like it and hurt myself (idk how i did it...but i bled) so i gave up. I tore a bit during delivery but nothing dramatic. The doc assisting the delivery actually commented on the “shape” of my perineum and said it wasn’t a good one for giving birth...oh well

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I did it with my last two pregnancies and had no tears. I used aloe Vera and coconut oil

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Thanks ladies for all the input! I think I might try it out & hope for the best 🤷🏼‍♀️

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