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Giving yourself a perineal massage a few minutes each day during the four weeks leading up to delivery can help prep vaginal tissues for child birth. Here, Duke physical therapist, Stacey Head, ATC, CLT, PT, WCS, shows you how to perform a perineal massage. | Duke Health

5.2K views · 21 reactions | PERINEAL MASSAGE EXPLAINED… Do you know that this simple technique can help reduce the extent of tearing or the need for an episiotomy? Learn how to do perineal massage here. Keep watching! | My Expert Midwife | Facebook

👍🏻 PERINEAL MASSAGE...while pregnant 👍🏻 Let’s talk about your perineum. It’s the area between the v@ginal and 🍑 openings. Perineal massage is commonly associated with the third trimester of pregnancy because it aims to soften the tissues in preparation for v@ginal childbirth. 🤰 1️⃣ Research results vary on its effectiveness in reducing perineal tears during childbirth. I still encourage pregnant moms to do this as there are NO negative effects. 2️⃣ Initiate perineal massage around the 34th