Definition of Episiotomy Research on Prenatal Perineal Massage Perineal Protection...
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www.childbirth.org/articles/epis.html
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Performing perineal massage may allow the mother to give birth without an episiotomy or laceration. There are several methods for doing perineal massage. Two are given here.
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parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/plabor/0,,midwife_46dl...
parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/plabor/0,,midwife_46dl,00.html
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Research has shown proven benefits for doing prenatal perineal massage. Also discussed are step-by-step instructions for doing perineal massage as well as...
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pregnancychildbirth.suite101.com/article.cfm/perineal_m...
pregnancychildbirth.suite101.com/article.cfm/perineal_massage
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Perineal massage can help prevent episiotomy and tearing during birth. Perineal massage can be done by the mother or her partner. The mother should be in a comfortable place, sitting or reclining in a way that gives access to the skin around the vagina. It can be done for up to 10 minutes a day during the last four weeks...
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www.birthingnaturally.net/cn/technique/perineal.html
www.birthingnaturally.net/cn/technique/perineal.html
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Learn how to prepare your vaginal muscles for the stretching of labor by having a perineal massage that your partner can give you or you can do yourself.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=LijhOyzKCkU
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Encyclopedia: Perineal massage
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Perineal massage is the practice of massaging a pregnant woman's perineum around the vagina in preparation for childbirth. The intention is to attempt to prevent tearing of the perineum during birth, ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perineal_massage
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Learn more about how perineal massage can protect your perineum before birth. Can you prevent tearing and episiotomy in your labor?
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pregnancy.about.com/cs/episiotomy/a/perimassage.htm
pregnancy.about.com/cs/episiotomy/a/perimassage.htm
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Suggestions for avoiding the procedure from midwives, including the use of perineal massage and birth stools. Antenatal perineal massage for reducing perineal trauma from The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006 Issue 1 ;
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www.gentlebirth.org/archives/perinealProtection.html
www.gentlebirth.org/archives/perinealProtection.html
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What is perineal massage? What are the benefits of perineal massage ? Does research support perineal massage ?
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www.umich.edu/~umperl/massage.htm
www.umich.edu/~umperl/massage.htm
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