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sweetie
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Something I learned at my Childbirth class
My midwife said that if you massage the perineum (area between vagina & rectum) everyday starting around 35 wks, you will be less likely to tear during delivery.
Don't know how true this is but I'll try anything to prevent tearing. That's about the only thing I've learned so far. Everything was about breathing & relaxing
Message edited 7/20/2007 2:59:58 PM.
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juanvi
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Re: Something I learned at my Childbirth class
good info. Thanks!!!
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| Posted 7/20/07 3:24 PM |
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Re: Something I learned at my Childbirth class
 I cant believe we talk about these things sometimes! But thanks for the tip... I just may try it.
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sweetie
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Re: Something I learned at my Childbirth class
Posted by MrsDiamondgrlie
I cant believe we talk about these things sometimes! But thanks for the tip... I just may try it.
I know! They showed some pretty graphic stuff at my class (all kinds of deliveries & even the placenta being expelled) that I never want to see again.
I haven't tried it yet but my midwife swears it works
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DanaRenee
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Re: Something I learned at my Childbirth class
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DancinBarefoot
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Re: Something I learned at my Childbirth class
Here is a link that will give you explicit directions on exactly how to do it.
ARTICLE
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| Posted 7/20/07 4:59 PM |
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waterspout4
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Re: Something I learned at my Childbirth class
I can't even reach it.  I don't think DH will do it.
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jerseypanda
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Re: Something I learned at my Childbirth class
Posted by waterspout4
I can't even reach it. I don't think DH will do it.
Once again, you have me cracking up over here!!
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Posted by jerseypanda
Posted by waterspout4
I can't even reach it. I don't think DH will do it.
Once again, you have me cracking up over here!!
My DH wouldnt do it either but for laughs I will have to ask him to!
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waterspout4
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Re: Something I learned at my Childbirth class
Posted by MrsDiamondgrlie
Posted by jerseypanda
Posted by waterspout4
I can't even reach it. I don't think DH will do it.
Once again, you have me cracking up over here!!
My DH wouldnt do it either but for laughs I will have to ask him to!
I asked him to do it and he asked if he could have a scotch first.  I guess it's a win/win situation!
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EmmaNick
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Re: Something I learned at my Childbirth class
I didn't massage anything and I actually didn't tear. Not with the 1st or the 2nd. I guess it helps that they were both small.
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hbugal
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Re: Something I learned at my Childbirth class
Honestly I prefer to just have the doctor cut me to prevent the tear...I have had far to many of my friends who have torn during delivery b/c they didnt want to be cut...(my sister included)...I dont think Id be able to trust it!!!!!!
Kelly I think you are right though..I dont think I can reach mine!!! But I do know that my DH would be all for massaging that area for me..
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DanaRenee
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Re: Something I learned at my Childbirth class
I can see it now...
"Babe? Can you massage my perineum?"
Him:
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hbugal
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Re: Something I learned at my Childbirth class
Posted by DanaRenee
I can see it now...
"Babe? Can you massage my perineum?"
Him:
My DH....  
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| Posted 7/20/07 8:14 PM |
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nickipa
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Re: Something I learned at my Childbirth class
Posted by DanaRenee
I can see it now...
"Babe? Can you massage my perineum?"
Him:
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CookiePuss
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Re: Something I learned at my Childbirth class
Posted by sweetie
Posted by MrsDiamondgrlie
I cant believe we talk about these things sometimes! But thanks for the tip... I just may try it.
I know! They showed some pretty graphic stuff at my class (all kinds of deliveries & even the placenta being expelled) that I never want to see again.
I haven't tried it yet but my midwife swears it works
I didn't do the massages but since I delivered in a teaching hospital...I had 4-5 doctors in the room and I know at least one was stretching me out in that area and I didn't tear at all.
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Bklyngrl
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Re: Something I learned at my Childbirth class
Posted by waterspout4
I can't even reach it. I don't think DH will do it.
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Re: Something I learned at my Childbirth class
Posted by waterspout4
Posted by MrsDiamondgrlie
Posted by jerseypanda
Posted by waterspout4
I can't even reach it. I don't think DH will do it.
Once again, you have me cracking up over here!!
My DH wouldnt do it either but for laughs I will have to ask him to!
I asked him to do it and he asked if he could have a scotch first. I guess it's a win/win situation!
YOu guys are KILLING me over here!!!!
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