Perennial Massage and Pelvic Floor exercises

[natari]

Thanks guys!

So far I guess not much of a consensus, I want to follow doctors orders, but I don't want to do any "unnecessary" fiddling with anything if I don't have too! (sorry if TMI!)

[Tish]

I did a bit of half hearted massage in the last few weeks. IMHO it was a good exercise to feel the sensation of really being stretched, and I wish I had've done a bit more. i had a 3.9kg baby with grazing, no stitches req'd.

Did she show you how to do it? Remember to stretch in all directions too...

As far as tips go, I'd be looking in to birthing positions that help reduce tearing. DS is 15 months old now, so my memory of this is getting a bit fuzzy, but from what I remember squatting increases the likelihood of tearing, but I can't remember positions that reduce it? Maybe ask your midwife.

But yeah, I reckon give it a whirl - it can't hurt.

HTH

[natari]

Thanks Tish,

I figured the same... It cant hurt to try!

I might try and look into those birthing positions you mentioned, and i'll let you know if i have any success! Maybe it will spark your memory!

Thanks for the quick tips though!