Perineal massage

[kri5ty]

Ok girlies...

I cannot do it on my own, i can't get two thumbs to reach (tmi), bump gets in the way! And no chance OH would help

Has anyone heard of a "gadget" of sorts that can be used instead? Im guessing somewhere must sell one!!

[Oeisha]

I've heard of Epi No! Can't say I've used it myself, but it might fit the bill?

[pruney1977]

There is one, it's called the epi no but it's pricey (IMO), I think around £100 when I looked. We were told about it in our hypnobirthing class. www.epi-no.co.uk/

I too can't reach but DH is doing it, perhaps have a chat with your OH, he might surprise you and agree to give you a hand (or rather two lol).
We've been doing it for a week now and it's actually been quite a fun time, lots of laughs at what we're doing and the looks on DH's face whilst doing it. And it's making a difference already.

[kri5ty]

thanks hun! That looks like it'd do the job!

[kri5ty]

pruney he wont even give me a back rub... so i think this would be out of the question lol

[Woodifer]

I can't reach forward with my thumbs, but can reach round the back and hook a couple of fingers (of same hand).

[pruney1977]

kri5ty oh, well then I hope epi-no works out for you. My hypnobirthing teacher did suggest reaching round from behind as woodifer suggested but I can't reach from front or back lol.