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How does a woman correctly perform perineal massage to make delivery easier & prevent tearing during childbirth?
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Perineal Massage: I usually recommend that perineal massage be done after a bath or shower. Mineral oil can be used with 2 fingers in the vagina to stretch the area between the vagina and rectum.
Answered 3/17/2017
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See links: They don't give us nearly enough space to discuss that here, but great question! i advise all pregnant women to practice this starting around 34 weeks and wish all doctors did so! see http://www.Ivillage.Com/perineal-massage-your-how-guide/6-n-145602 and http://pregnancy.About.Com/cs/episiotomy/a/perimassage.Htm good luck! ps check out the book ina may's guide to childbirth!
Answered 3/28/2018
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