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Research shows that perineal massage during delivery by your provider can help to stretch your perineal tissue to lower your risk of significant tears. Dr. Zanotti says that’s a practice many providers commonly use during childbirth. If the idea of tearing during delivery sends a shiver down your spine, that’s normal. No one wants to think about injuries to their most private of parts.

Once the perineum has been stretched for a couple of minutes, gently move your thumb up along the sides of the vagina, stretching it from side to side. Think about it like running your thumb on the inside of a bowl from one side to the other. perineal-massage-instructions-illusrtation-sides The pressure of giving birth on your perineum means it may tear or need an episiotomy (surgical cut) when your baby is born. Put some oil on your perineum and the lower part of your vaginal opening. This helps to make the massage more comfortable. 4. Relax and start the massageRogers J. (1992). Testing for and the role of anal and rectal sensation. Bailliere's Clinical Gastroenterology, 6(1), 179–191. The prostate is sometimes called the male g-spot, or the p-spot, a reference to the area inside the vagina, called the g-spot, that may lead to orgasm. Wash your hands thoroughly and make sure your or your partner’s (if they’re helping) fingernails are short.

The simple answer would be to do this vaginal massage at least once a week—and up to as often as you like. What you’ll need to get started Some women are more comfortable having the massage while lying down, others prefer sitting up. You could also try standing up and elevating one foot on a chair during the massage. Choose the position that is most comfortable for you.

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In an effort to try to avoid stitches after delivery, some providers and online forums recommend people who are pregnant perform at-home perineal massage in preparation for delivery.

Tip: If you’re having trouble reaching but still want to do the massage yourself, you can prop one foot up onto a chair or toilet seat (so that you’re in a lunge position) and perform the massage as described above. How to have your partner do the perineal massage Massage also increases the perineum’s capacity to stretch more easily and less painfully during birth. Regular perineal massage has been shown to improve the skin’s elasticity and reduce perineal trauma. Studies (see footnote) examining the effects of It’s possible, although not guaranteed. A number of things can affect whether you tear or have an episiotomy during childbirth. Is there anything else I can do to prevent a tear or an episiotomy? A review [14] by Carmen Imma Aquino, et al. concluded, “perineal massage during labor is associated with significant lower risk of severe perineal trauma, such as third and fourth degree lacerations.” The study was comprised of 9 trials and 3374 pregnant women were analyzed. A midwife did perineal massage in the second stage, during pushes or between and during pushes. Women who received perineal massage during labor showed a significant lower incidence of severe perineal trauma compared to women who did not receive perineal massage.being propped up with pillows on a bed or sofa so you or your partner can reach your perineum more easily In their research [13], Labrecque, M., E. Eason, et al. concluded that: “Based on the results of this pilot study, a randomized, controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of perineal massage in preventing perineal trauma at birth appears feasible.” The study examined 174 women who were 32 to 34 weeks pregnant. “Twenty (91.0%) of the 22 women in the massage group returned their perineal massage diaries. Based on the postpartum questionnaire, 20 women practiced the technique at least four times a week for three weeks or longer. ” squeeze and lift’ as if trying to stop yourself from passing wind as well as stopping the flow of urine. Learning how to stretch the perineum through perineal massage gives you the best chance of a better birth experience and a smoother recovery. So, let's delve into how to do it. How to do perineal massage Schreiner, L., Crivelatti, I., de Oliveira, J.M., Nygaard, C.C. and dos Santos, T.G. (2018), Systematic review of pelvic floor interventions during pregnancy. Int J Gynecol Obstet, 143: 10-18. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.12513