I did it personally and didnt tear, and 3 couples I have worked with prenatally also did it and didnt tear. I always recommend it - from 36 weeks, 1-2 x day, 5x week, for 5minutes each time.
I also let them know the others factors that prevent tearing too (position, pushing when body tells you
Hi
Helen,
I
believe that there is at least a 9% increase in the chance of a primi having an
intact peri if they do 10 minutes of perineal massage daily for four weeks prior
to birthing. Unfortunately only half the midwives in the study provided the info
to the women attending them for
I've seen a great deal of discussion
among birthing women on perineal massage and probably equal numbers who did it
have torn and not torn. There are so many other factors at play - position,
coached pushing, speed of birth - and one important one is a propensity to
tearing. Some women
Hello Helen,
I have recommended perineal stretching/massage for
a long time (over twenty years). Along with good nutrition (zinc!) for
tissue integrity.
From my point of view, perineal stretching/massage
familiarizes women with their anatomy; helps them to conceptualise what needs to
Nice
slow stretching as the head descends. Good nutrition
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Hi
No fundal pressure, no lithotomy position,
no rushing.
From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
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On Behalf Of Ken Ward
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perineal
will give her the cue to follow.
jo
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Nice slow stretching
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perineal massage
As she feels the burning sensation on the
peri encourage her to stop pushing and pant ha ha ha haor blow to
allow the uterus to expel the baby without added her
in: perineal
massage trauma.
From: Vedrana Valčić
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To: 'ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au'
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perineal massage
As for research, I dont know if
this is still relevant:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrievedb
Hi Paivi,
I did an extensive literature review and essay for
uni in 2004 i can attach for you to yourdirect addressif you
like.
Breifly after many years of routine episi we were
from the 90's able to assess the effects of Antenatal Peri massage on intact
rates.and there have been several
I am assuming by now you have googled
Perineal massage and got so much information you are overloaded. parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/plabor/0,,midwife_46dl,00.html
- 52k is one site. But there are heaps more how to
**
Johnson
johnson have a brochure on perineal care and this discusses perineal massage but
also promotes KY jelly product. Gives youanother option to review I
hope this helps. Jenni [EMAIL PROTECTED] 03/07/06
4:54 pm
Birth International
sells a pack of 6 birth preparation leaflets.
Birth International sells a pack of 6 birth
preparation leaflets. Among them is one on perineal massage. The pack is $7.00
I dont know if they are available separately. Check with Andrea
Robertsons web site. MM
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