What helps against tearing?

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How can I prevent tearing?

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The biggest thing is to push in a position that works for your body (standing, squatting, etc.). Having to push laying on your back is one of the worst positions because gravity is working against you

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I agree that delivery position is number one. (I’ve read that delivering on all fours with the baby being caught behind is particularly good for preventing tearing, although I found my body wanted to be in a squatting position, which was also great.) 
Also, hydration is super important: eat hydrating foods like fruits, limit dry foods as your body will need to pull water from other places to digest/excrete them, and drink plenty of water slowly throughout the day.

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I asked my doctor to cut me if she thought I was going to tear. I teared anyways. What did help me was the sitz bath, the wet circles the put on the pads with cold. and the numbing spray.i suggest you look into making your own pads with withhazel. I also peed in the sitz bath bc I was scared of the pee burning.

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The studies on perineal massage are also split on if they are effective or not

What helps against tearing?

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