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Video3:56How To Perform a Perineal Massage to reduce risk of tearing or episiotomies during birth
How To Perform a Perineal Massage.
16 December 2020
PostTear prevention and cervical preparation for birth
Tear prevention and cervical preparation for birth. . Studies have shown that perineal massage from 34 weeks can reduce the likelihoid of tearing during childbirth. You can massage and stretch the…
20 March 2019
Reel0:33An episiotomy is a surgical incision between the vagina and the anus (perineum) #midwifery #birth
An episiotomy is a surgical incision in the skin between the vagina and the anus (perineum). They are usually done when the baby needs to be born quickly and waiting for the head to come down…
5 October 2023