Perineal massage.

[LucyB1]

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

Supposed to do it every day from 34 weeks

Research shows it does work.

But yes, it's vile.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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

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!!!!!!!!!!

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

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

hahah @ TeenageMutantNinjaTurtle & DrewsWife