Just wondering if there is really good enough reason to bother with perineal massage 2nd time round? For context - did it religiously daily 1st time round, and used that hideous device called Epi No, also religiously and hated both - The contorting of body needed, the weird sensations and the extra hassle of something to do rather than just relax in final weeks. Birth ended up with an episiotomy anyway (so much for Epi NO).
This time really wondering is if worth doing again? Only two reasons making me think yes I should is because it just feels like I SHOULD. And secondly scar tissue doesbt stretch well so wondering if worth it for previous episiotomy. But the thought of doing all this shit over the end of work/end of year/Christmas break when I’d rather just chill with a book and Netflix and wait for chaos to break lose is really making me reconsider.
Is it really really worth it? Oh and as for getting spouse to do it - just no.