Preparing the pelvic floor for birth [Part 2/3]. Perineal tears, perineal massage
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Send us a textToday's episode is part 2 of 3, where I discuss ways to prepare the pelvic floor for birth.In part 1 (episode 228) I discuss the impact of pelvic floor awareness during pregnancy.In today's episode, I discuss evidence-based ways to help reduce pelvic floor trauma as a result of vaginal birth.Over 81 % of women in Australia will have a perineal tear or episiotomy during their first vaginal delivery.The majority of these are relatively minor first degree tears or second degree tea...
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