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perineal massage...are you doing it?

doodlemonkey22doodlemonkey22 member
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I had a first degree tear with my first. I know 1st degree tear isn't that bad, but  who wants to tear period? With my 2nd my new MW told me to do the massage and I did. Did not tear but I honestly don't know if it was due to massage or different laboring position. With 1st ds I delivered flat on my back with feet in stirrups (had an old school OB). With 2nd ds I delivered laying on my side. Perineal massage is not exactly my favorite thing to do. Debating if I should do it or not. Anyone else doing it or have done and truly found it helpful?
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Re: perineal massage...are you doing it?

  • MrsBlindLoveMrsBlindLove member
    At our birth class the instructor taught us how to do it and told us of the benefits. She even mentioned we could start anytime we wanted now (36 weeks). Ever since the class DH has been all over the idea but I'm not so sure. I might be more open to idea in a couple of weeks.
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  • RockyR12RockyR12 member
    My OB advises against it.  She said it just makes the area irritated, which doesn't do any good or reduce tearing.
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