Just wondering if anyone has used an 'epi-no' or anything similar. The 'epi-no' is on the net for something like $178 and that is a bit expensive, but would be more convienent than doing the job by hand. I thought there might be something that wasn't so well known and therefore cheaper?? Perhaps even in a sex shop?? Any ideas?? Thanks.
Also would like to hear from anyone that did or didn't do perineal massage and if you think it made a big difference.
I used Perineal massage with both my kids from about 34weeks. I had no stitches with no 1 and with no2 had some grazes but no stitches. I think it helped with the first definately but with the second Id only being doing it for 2weeks as she came early. The other brought thing sounds expensive and there is no guarantee you will be able to use it. A friend had one and she found it too hard and uncomfortable. I don't know if the sex shops would have anything suitable I am sure they would have some device though that was softish and would mean you wouldn't need to use your fingers. They say to use your thumbs and stretch the peri towards the anus.
I wish I'd done more... of all the pain of childbirth, that burning sensation as I was stretching is what I remember the most. If I'd done more massage, I think I would've breezed through the labour!
Dunno about the device you're talking about, I just did it by hand with a bit of oil - think it was a blend of sweet almond and olive oils...
Let's face it. You can't do too much massage, but you can certainly do too little!
I asked my midwife because I was feeling guilty that I hadn't been doing any - she said not to worry about it and that your skin is either naturally stretchy or it isn't.
I had two tiny stitches after 2.5 hours of pushing with a biggish baby and forceps so I reckon my skin is pretty stretchy! I didn't get any stretchmarks either and I think, from memory, she said that's related.
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