perineal massage???

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I'm curious about how many people actually do this and if it helps at all or if it is just a waste of time. My husband thinks I'm crazy wanting to rub olive oil down there! I read one article stating to start doing this 4 weeks prior to delivery and another said 6 weeks. Does anyone know when to start this and if it's worth it?

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I did not do it and tore both deliveries 🙈 but I do love how I said "deliveries" and my phone presented this as a word choice: 📦 lol
Anyway I'm curious too who's done it and how it's worked out 💪

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I don't remember exactly when I started but I know it was before 20 weeks. I massaged down there with coconut oil since I already use it after my shower anyway as a whole body moisturizer.

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Following

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i had to google this lol but okay

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My midwife's assistant did it for me while I was in labor with my first born and I didn't tear at all. I give her all the praise! I think it's deff worth a try, can't hurt!

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So I talked to my doctor at my appointment today and she said that honestly it probably won't help much unless done during labor when there is actually something pushing and stretching the perineal area but I feel like it can't hurt me to try so I might start doing this soon! I am 25 weeks tomorrow I'm not sure if it would be too soon now but maybe 30 weeks I'll start!

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My midwife did it right before I pushed and I did not tear. I didn't do it at all before that.

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I'm going to get my man to do this for me lol and plan on using coconut oil as we use it as lube already. Fyi- best lube I've ever used.

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I have been curious about this as well!

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My husband did it every day from 36 weeks for me and I didn't have any tearing :)

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