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What is perineum massage

Perineum massage is a type of massage that is often used to help pregnant women prepare for childbirth. It can also be used to ease discomfort and pain during labor. The perineum is the area between the vagina and the anus, so this massage focuses on the muscles in that area. It is believed that perineum massage can help prevent tears during childbirth, and it may also shorten labor time.

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What is perineum massage

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  1. What is perineum massage

  2. Perineum massage is a manual technique of stretching the vagina in preparation for childbirth. It’s a technique that is especially beneficial to those having their first pregnancy. It enables them to understand their body and the sensations that are present during birth.

  3. Perineal massage before birth stimulates blood flow to the skin around the vaginal opening and between the vagina and rectum (perineum), hence enabling the skin to stretch over the baby’s head during the delivery stage, increasing elasticity, and reducing the need for episiotomy or vagina tearing.

  4. It’s a good practice for women to visit midwives or physicians to help educate them on ways to prevent tearing during childbirth. Women can agree on perineal tear prevention strategies that they can use before labor starts.

  5. This can be achieved through good visualization of the perineum during pushing, manual perineal support, controlled delivery of the fetus’ head, and the application of a warm compress of the perineum during pushing.

  6. There are two major pushing techniques. Closed glottis pushing is when you take a big breath, hold it, and then push for the length of the contraction. Open glottis pushing involves the use of an active exhale to push when the urge develops.

  7. Most people favor the Open glottis pushing method because it allows more controlled descent during baby delivery, minimizing the strain on the perineum that causes tearing. A pelvic floor physiotherapist can have a review of the breathing process and pushing techniques and give further directions.

  8. Keeping perineal muscles warm works because the perineum, as a body muscle, stretches best when it is warm. When a woman has a midwife or nurse who applies a warm compress to the perineum before and during pushing of the child, it can be useful. It can also be achieved by taking showers during labor time. This warmth helps reduce the pain experienced by women.

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