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LucyB1 · 05/06/2014 15:43

Is anyone else doing this? Rank isn't it? How often are we supposed to do it? Do you think it will actually work?

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TeenageMutantNinjaTurtle · 05/06/2014 15:46

Supposed to do it every day from 34 weeks Confused

Research shows it does work.

But yes, it's vile.

DrewsWife · 05/06/2014 16:04

nearing 12 weeks pregnant. im scared to ask but too nosy not too. arggghhhhh

TeenageMutantNinjaTurtle · 05/06/2014 16:11

Hahaha DrewsWife... You rub almond oil or other lubricant into the skin between your fanjo and bum hole. And stretch it by inserting a thumb into your fanjo and wiggling it about.

Supposed to help prevent tearing as the baby pops out Hmm

TeenageMutantNinjaTurtle · 05/06/2014 16:13

Worth mentioning I did it with dc1 and didn't tear at all. So doing it for dc2 now... Well, not literally now... I need both my thumbs for mumsnet.

LucyB1 · 05/06/2014 16:16

Can't work out how to do it with thumbs. Finding it all very awkward.

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DrewsWife · 05/06/2014 16:19

oh dear lordConfused think I need to go lie down.... do we not go through enough without adding this to the list of stuff to do!!!

isambardo · 05/06/2014 16:22

Yep, I made dh do it as I felt I wasn't able to get the angle or be firm enough. Had no tearing though so will certainly be doing the same again.

Misspilly88 · 05/06/2014 16:24

Am i the only one whose arms arent long enough to do it? how do you guys do it? theres a bump in my way!

LucyB1 · 05/06/2014 16:26

Exactly misspilly!! Really not sure I'm doing it right!

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ChicaMomma · 05/06/2014 17:30

use a vibrator. I'm serious. it gets you an extra 6 inches or so!! and added pressure!
that's what i've been doing- applying the oil to the top of it and rubbing it away.

god, the things we do!!!!!!!!!!

liquidstatehasrisenagain · 05/06/2014 17:58

Am doing the same as chica because DH too squeemish Grin. If you google it there are a couple of pdfs from hospitals that show (literally) how its done.

LucyB1 · 05/06/2014 19:01

Good idea on using a vibrator!! Thanks will try that. Grin

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ViviPru · 05/06/2014 22:02

hahah @ TeenageMutantNinjaTurtle & DrewsWife Grin

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