174: Protecting Your Perineum, with Rachel Reed (Renewed)




The Birthful Podcast show

Summary: The thought of vaginal tearing can make any woman cringe. And let’s not even think about episiotomies. Are there ways to avoid tearing? What’s the evidence behind perineal massage, kegels and squats? Will being told how to push make things worse? Show-notes: birthful.com/podcast-protecting-perineum-tear Sponsors: Birthful.com/simplybreastfeeding - code BIRTHFUL for 15% off Canvaspeople.com - code BIRTHFUL for free 11x14 canvas