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neener1211
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The Doctor massaging during labor???
I was reading ~Colleen~'s birth story, and she mentions 'massaging' that the doctor does. What is this 'massaging' and why does it hurt? 
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Posted 6/25/08 3:32 PM  |
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headoverheels
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Re: The Doctor massaging during labor???
i am pretty sure she is referring to the doctor massaging the perineum (sp?) - the area btwn the vagina and the anus, that can tear during delivery (that's where you would have an episiotomy).
some docs massage the area to loosen it up and try and prevent it from tearing.
scary! 
Message edited 6/25/2008 3:34:50 PM.
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| Posted 6/25/08 3:34 PM |
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bicosi
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Re: The Doctor massaging during labor???
My dr. did with both deliveries. Because of that, I didn't need an epi and I only tore VERY slightly with DC#1 (only need 1/2 a stitch) and with DC#2, I didn't tear nor did I need an epi.
I will say that I didn't even notice he/she (had a diff dr. for each delivery) do it either time. So it didn't hurt.
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| Posted 6/25/08 3:36 PM |
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neener1211
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J
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Re: The Doctor massaging during labor???
ok....now i'm prepared. kinda 
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| Posted 6/25/08 3:40 PM |
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XcalystaX
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Re: The Doctor massaging during labor???
During our birthing class, the instructor handed out directions for doing the massage once you hit 36 weeks either you do it yourself or have your partner do it.
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| Posted 6/25/08 3:42 PM |
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HaileysMom
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Re: The Doctor massaging during labor???
i know this is going to be way TMI but they do massage that area and my doctor used johnson & johnson no more tears shampoo to help stretch out my vajayjay. she kept pouring it on and using her fingers she stretch it out...my mom kep saying "its so bubbly down there"....
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| Posted 6/25/08 3:51 PM |
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2BEANS
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Re: The Doctor massaging during labor???
Posted by HaileysMom
...my mom kep saying "its so bubbly down there"....
 Theres a way to lighten the mood..
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| Posted 6/25/08 3:54 PM |
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neener1211
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Re: The Doctor massaging during labor???
Posted by BabySammie
Posted by HaileysMom
...my mom kep saying "its so bubbly down there"....
Theres a way to lighten the mood..
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| Posted 6/25/08 3:58 PM |
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pickles16
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Re: The Doctor massaging during labor???
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~Colleen~
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Re: The Doctor massaging during labor???
Posted by headoverheels
i am pretty sure she is referring to the doctor massaging the perineum (sp?) - the area btwn the vagina and the anus, that can tear during delivery (that's where you would have an episiotomy).
some docs massage the area to loosen it up and try and prevent it from tearing.
scary!
Yes, that's exactly it. LOL
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| Posted 6/25/08 4:09 PM |
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Violet
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Re: The Doctor massaging during labor???
Posted by HaileysMom
i know this is going to be way TMI but they do massage that area and my doctor used johnson & johnson no more tears shampoo to help stretch out my vajayjay. she kept pouring it on and using her fingers she stretch it out...my mom kep saying "its so bubbly down there"....
seriously I just lauged out loud at my desk!
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| Posted 6/25/08 4:12 PM |
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pnm1654
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Re: The Doctor massaging during labor???
The nurse did it to me when I was delivering my son and it was not pleasant
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| Posted 6/25/08 5:10 PM |
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Katie111806
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Re: The Doctor massaging during labor???
i don't know if I can do this.
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| Posted 6/25/08 5:15 PM |
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newwife08
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Indira
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Re: The Doctor massaging during labor???
Posted by Katie111806
i don't know if I can do this.
what she said...
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| Posted 6/25/08 5:21 PM |
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Baby2love
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Re: The Doctor massaging during labor???
Posted by newwife08
Posted by Katie111806
i don't know if I can do this.
what she said...
Its even worse when you did it once before and remember what its like! 
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| Posted 6/25/08 5:51 PM |
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Karebaby
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Re: The Doctor massaging during labor???
The perinium massaging doesn't hurt, especially since you are in so much pain from the contractions. My L&D nurse did it, my doctor didn't.
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| Posted 6/25/08 7:25 PM |
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Superkat
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Re: The Doctor massaging during labor???
My doctor / nurse did this "massage" when I was in labor. Unfortunately, it didn't help for me. I still had second degree tears. I had an epidural so I didn't feel it until afterwards.
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| Posted 6/25/08 7:29 PM |
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