Hi,
I am 33+3 wks pg and am starting to get lots of pre labour pains as I did with DD1. I had these for about 4wks last time too but anyways i'm getting nervously excited about my impeding labour.
The thing is that I am really worried about tearing as I had a 3rd degree episiotomy and tearing after a rotational forceps delivery the first time.
I've read about perianial massage and will start this after Christmas as they say from 34wks is optimal. I have also vaguely read about asking a midwife to support the perianium during the pushing stage. So I am wondering who has had this. Did it work in preventing tears? Did it restrict you with positions? I have thought about asking dh but fear he will be a bit clumsy and annoy me and it's not something i really want to ask mum to do.
Any other preventive measures would be much appreciated.
TIA