Tip To Avoid Tearing!!

[dannii87]

Sorry - I shouldn't even be in here !!

Just thought I would let you know that I watched a programme on BBC Three tonight about labour and childbirth, and the MW on there gave a tip to avoid tearing your perintheum (sp?!)

You can use vegetable oil on your index and middle finger and insert into the vagina near the opening, then you just rub around the inside and it increases the blood flow and has been shown to avoid tearing.

They said it helps a lot more with first time mums...

...Just thought I'd share! Hope you're all ok anyway xxx

 

[marie_77]

just watched it gaves me shudders the birth bits

marie x

 

[soverign]

Ive read this some where too!

 

[poppy160]

I heard about this a while ago and thought it was too gross - I wish I had now

 

[Suzie and Faith]

I watched the same program. I might have to try that!

 

[mrs_tommo22]

Ive heard that and its like ewwww, my tip is too have a lovely 6lb 9oz baby then theres definitely no tearing, unlike the first time with my 7lb 8oz son omfg i peed razors for a month

 

[muppetmummy]

I can't bear to even touch my perinium! I tore a bit with James and it's felt weird ever since

 

[purple13]

i did it a bit... wish i'd done it more now... sitting down is not pleasant