Perineal massage with pelvic girdle pain?

[sugarhappy]

Hi all

Bit of a sensitive one this but... any tips on giving a perineal massage when you've got pelvic girdle pain? It's a bit hard when you're supposed to be keeping your legs together!

Have you worked out how far apart you can bring your knees for labour? If your PGP or SPD is bad, it's suggested that you make a band that goes round your knees (a ribbon will do) that only allows your knees to open as much as you can deal with.

If your partner does the perineal massage then you should be able to do it without opening your knees any further than you have to.

Thanks for the advice!