Perineum Massage and why you should be doing it

Your perineum is the area between your vaginal opening and your rectum. Perineal massage is the gentle stretching and massaging of the skin between the anus and vagina which is  normally done a month before your  due date. Perineal Massage (PM)  Is  a technique used to help  reduce after birth pains in  this very  sensitive area,  it  also helps  prevent tearing during  childbirth which could result  in stitches or an Episiotomy. PM  allows the skin to  be more  elastic and relaxed for birth. to increase muscle and tissue elasticity. Several studies have found that  doing PM  regularly reduces these risks.



Most women will start around  34-35weeks  in  pregnancy. You want to do  this every day for  up to 5 minutes  longer if possible.Continue  to  do this massage till you deliver.  
( hands are cleaned  and finger nails  are  trimmed Lubricate with vitamin E oil ) You may also  want to use  a  mirror  for  this.
Lay  in  a  semi upright  position.  pillows  may  help.. It  may feel uncomfortable at  first  you may  even  feel a  burning sensation which is all normal  and will pass  as  you continue  to keep up  with it. Remember to stay  relaxed  keeping muscles  loose, this will  also help during labor. keeping  your body relaxed  as you stretch and open up for  baby.
There are many  ways  to  do  this, But  I have  a lovely video  I  would  love  to share with you that may demonstrate  it  better than I  can  explain. Click HERE

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