Comments on: Tearing during childbirth http://newsmomsneed.marchofdimes.com/?p=11428 What moms or would-be-moms need to know about planning, expecting or parenting Wed, 22 May 2013 11:24:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Lindsay http://newsmomsneed.marchofdimes.com/?p=11428&cpage=1#comment-707895 Lindsay Wed, 30 May 2012 15:00:13 +0000 http://newsmomsneed.marchofdimes.com/?p=11428#comment-707895 Jennifer, thanks for your helpful suggestions. Jennifer, thanks for your helpful suggestions.

]]> By: FHBCNM http://newsmomsneed.marchofdimes.com/?p=11428&cpage=1#comment-707235 FHBCNM Wed, 30 May 2012 02:11:15 +0000 http://newsmomsneed.marchofdimes.com/?p=11428#comment-707235 There are things a mother can do to help prevent tears. Do a Google search for "perineal massage", which can be done before or during labor. During the second stage, oil may be applied to the perineum, a provider can support the perineum, and holding bearing down to give the perineum a chance to stretch when the head is on it ("ring of fire") may also help. Also, a new mother may get better perineal relief with a sitz bath than a regular bath, either warm or cold, because causes a localized effect (unlike a full bath that produces a generalized effect.) There are things a mother can do to help prevent tears. Do a Google search for “perineal massage”, which can be done before or during labor. During the second stage, oil may be applied to the perineum, a provider can support the perineum, and holding bearing down to give the perineum a chance to stretch when the head is on it (”ring of fire”) may also help.

Also, a new mother may get better perineal relief with a sitz bath than a regular bath, either warm or cold, because causes a localized effect (unlike a full bath that produces a generalized effect.)

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