Pregnancy - Third Trimester

coz · Mar 9th, 2008, 20:38 PM

was just wondering if anyone had heard to rub bio oil every day whilst pregnant on the bit that may tear during giving birth, someone told me ur suppose to do this as it will help it not to tear. anyone else heard this ? xxx

charliebear · Mar 9th, 2008, 20:47 PM

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Originally Posted by coz

was just wondering if anyone had heard to rub bio oil every day whilst pregnant on the bit that may tear during giving birth, someone told me ur suppose to do this as it will help it not to tear. anyone else heard this ? xxx

I saw it the other week on BBC3- Dawn gets her baby doc.
Its also in either or both of my new books from the midwife - the purple & green 'the pregnancy book' or the free bounty mag. But it said olive oil.
Its a while off but I'll be trying it.

Sara · Mar 9th, 2008, 20:57 PM

I'll be using sweet almond oil for this before birth and during. You have to really massage the oil in and stretch the perineum for it to be effective though, just giving it a quick rub won't do much!

Here's some info for you... hope it's not too tmi!

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If you are interested in avoiding an episiotomy (or a tear), you may find that massaging your perineum can help you to stretch for the birth of your baby. In late pregnancy there is an increase in hormones that loosen connective tissue in preparation for birth. This massage also helps you learn to relax the pelvic floor muscles while they are being stretched — and this takes practice!

You can begin any time during the last 6-8 weeks before your baby is due, as this coincides with the rise in hormone levels. Be sure to discuss this with your caregiver especially if you have genital herpes or vaginitis, as massage can worsen these conditions.

Begin by emptying your bladder and getting into a comfortable position, you can squat with your back against a wall, or sit on the toilet. A warm bath can help often the tissues and relax you or try hot compresses on your perineum.

First massage a good, natural oil into the area, such as wheatgerm oil, almond oil, vitamin E oil or any non-mineral oil (avoid almond oil if you have nut allergies). Massage and lubricate the skin and inner inch or so of the vaginal opening, and the lower vaginal walls. Pay special attention to any scar tissue from previous episiotomies or tears. Make sure your hands are clean, nails are trim and if your hands are rough, use disposable latex groves (the thin surgical type).

Doing the massage yourself:
The first few times, use a mirror so you can see where you are trying to massage and stretch. Notice the muscles of the perineal area — that tissue between the vagina and the anus. As you massage in the oil, feel how stretchy it is. To massage, place both thumbs into your vagina, up to the first joint. Gently pull and stretch downwards, towards your rectum, and up in a ‘sling’ or ‘U’ shaped movement. Do not massage the upper vagina near the urethra or clitoris — just the lower areas, as these are the ones that really need to stretch. Also try massaging with the thumbs on the inside and your index or middle finger on the outside.

Samantha675 · Mar 9th, 2008, 21:52 PM

I have already spoken to my DH about doing it.

Thanks Sara, I was only planning on doing it the last 4 weeks, DH will be excited about getting in an extra 4 weeks of playing with my bits.

coz · Mar 9th, 2008, 22:05 PM

thats some good info didnt realise there was a technique to it aswell lmao

xxx

Sara · Mar 9th, 2008, 22:09 PM

Here's the info if you're getting DH to do it then!...

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Your partner doing the massage:
Make sure you are nice and relaxed — take a few deep breaths together, maybe do some thigh and back massage to get you ready. With well-oiled index fingers, begin by placing them into the vagina about to the first joint. Press down just until the woman is slightly uncomfortable, then stretch out and up in the ‘U’ shaped motion. You may feel a tingling or burning sensation — this is the same feeling that you may experience when your baby’s head begins to ‘crown’ which tells you to “relax, open up, let go, stop pushing”.

coz · Mar 10th, 2008, 20:39 PM

anyone else been trying this ? xxx

kelly2903 · Mar 10th, 2008, 20:50 PM

i read about it in mother and baby mag. you dont have to actually use the bio you can just get your partner to massage in a U shape everyday and that is suppose to help.

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