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Prenatal Perineal Massage Instructions

July 2, 2009 No comments yet

Prenatal perineal massage is a technique which slowly and gently stretches the skin and tissues around the vagina and perineum. The perineum is the area between your vagina and rectum. Perineal massage helps reduce both the risk of tearing during birth and the need for an episiotomy (or “stitches”).
Perineal massage helps prepare you for the [...]


Childbirth Facts

    “The doula’s education, quiet support and guidance are a manifestation of the traditional postpartum support that our society is missing.”

    source: www.dona.com