Hi all- I am coming up to the big 12 weeks. I have had 3 losses before this, thankfully am now on medication which has massively improved my prognosis (thanks NHS!). According to the calendars on these things, it's time to start thinking ahead (gulp!).
Due to my previous losses, I'm quite anxious about my body 'working' like a normal lady's when the day comes (my MWs have been fab and referred me to a nurse for support, again thanks NHS - I feel very lucky as I know it varies wildly town-to-town).
One thing I'm worried about is, if you read birth stories, 1st baby always seems to involve damage to mum (and yes, I know no one puts their bog-standard-average stories on websites, it's horrors or amazingly easy only). I understand that about 50% of first-time-mums tear/graze (or are offered an episiotomy) to some extent and you cannot guarantee anything at all ... but obviously would like to do what I can, if anything I find it reassuring to know whatever happens I've done "my bit" properly if that makes sense?
I am starting to do pelvic floor exercises every day.
Someone I know who has 'big babies' also mentioned an exercise where you use your thumb to 'stretch' your fanjo (tmi) to minimise tearing. Could anyone give me more information on this - when to start doing it, any links etc'?
Also, are there any other things I can do to get myself ready?
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Exercises to avoid tearing/issues?
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squizita · 25/02/2014 09:43
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