Perinneal massage

[Kayelle]

Sorry if spelt wrong, but what is this!
The leaflet the midwife gave is awful!
I understand why to do it, but how and where?? I'm not keen but obv want to help my chances of less tearing

 

[Verity2011]

LOl! I've been told about this and given instructions but I just can't bring myself to do that and really don't know how I would reach... I'm kinda leaving that place to itself at the moment!

 

[Kayelle]

Exactly, I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels wierd about it. I wouldn't know where though

 

[Verity2011]

Me neither! I have to say I'm not the most familiar with that part of my anatomy...

 

[Kayelle]

Haha I know! And when I asked was just told, its the perrinea, but I don't know what that is!! Grrr

 

[jojo_2012]

it's the bit between your fanny and your bum and no i wont be reaching in there lol

 

[Esperanza84]

Here's a how to guide girls

http://www.ivillage.com/perineal-massage-your-how-guide/6-n-145602

 

[Verity2011]

I still think I would need diagrams!

 

[tillzy69]

I don't think I could reach lol

 

[BevG]

its literally that lil bit of skin between your bumhole and your foof.

 

[BabyBrain]

More commonly known as the Chin Rest if that helps

 

[Lilelephant]

I never did it couldn't reach cos of spd etc and mw didn't seemed bothered I did have a epiostomy and 3rd degree tear but he was a forceps delivery

 

[My1stBaby]

More commonly known as the Chin Rest if that helps

hahaha this really made me laugh!

i asked my OH if he will do it for me but hes having none of it!

xxx

 

[JensBump]

Managed to get DH to do it twice for me so far - tried myself a couple of times too - easiest when you are in the bath or if you put a foot up on something - will admit it is difficult to reach

 

[Kayelle]

My oh won't do it either, thought he would jump at the chance! I will look at that link later, guess I have few weeks to prepare myself mentally lol