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How To Perform a Perineal Massage to reduce risk of tearing or episiotomies during birth

How To Perform a Perineal Massage.

16 December 2020

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Birth Preparation & Hypnobirthing

How to do perineal massage to reduce the risk of tearing or episiotomy | Midwife Marley

How to do perineal massage to reduce the risk of tearing or episiotomy ❤ More about me: Instagram: Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebirthcoach Blog: Podcast: Order my book: ❤Contact me: midwifemarley@cha

29 September 2021

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Partners & FamilyBirth Preparation & Hypnobirthing

Tear 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

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Birthwork & CareersBirth Preparation & Hypnobirthing

If you are enjoying a low risk pregnancy, waterbirth might be an option to consider

If you are enjoying a low risk pregnancy, waterbirth might be an option to consider. Some women love it and others don't but it's certainly a gentle way for baby to enter the world! . Some…

8 July 2020

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Birthwork & CareersLabour & Birth

An 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