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Perineal massage

McKenna81McKenna81
in 3rd Trimester

I'm sure this has been posted numerous times, but I never got in on the discussions. I know some midwives and doulas will do this, but is anyone planning on doing it themselves before going into labor? If so, how often?

 

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Re: Perineal massage

  • mfransdellmfransdell member
    Noooo
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  • NKuffermanNKufferman

    I've heard mixed things.  Basically the negatives are that it's out dated and can cause bowel incontinence after you give birth.  My Dr recommended against it.

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  • McKenna81McKenna81

    imagemfransdell:
    Noooo

    Hahahaha

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  • McKenna81McKenna81
    imageNKufferman:

    I've heard mixed things.  Basically the negatives are that it's out dated and can cause bowel incontinence after you give birth.  My Dr recommended against it.

    Seriously? I'd never heard that, thanks -- clearly I have some reading to do!

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  • cchrislercchrisler
    Yes I've heard of it from step-MIL (who has 5 children and has never torn or been cut) Unfortunately, even after doing the massage (light stretching with KY as recommended by midwife) I still had an episiotomy done. Youch. It works for some people, worth a shot!
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  • JCM083009JCM083009
    I'm supposed to, but it hurts.  I know I should be though. :(
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  • lkichlkich member
    I don't plan to do it before labor. I have read that it doesn't help doing it before.
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  • jk09uhed89jk09uhed89
    doing squats works better
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  • sunpath8sunpath8
    I've also heard that frequent squatting is more helpful as prep.  During labor, though, if you have a midwife or doula who does perineal massage it can be helpful.
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