@womenshealthwithheidi: SAVE THIS GUIDE 👐 Been told to do perineal massage but no one showed you HOW? Here’s a simple breakdown: ✔ Clean hands + comfortable position ✔ Use an oil or lubricant ✔ Insert thumb inside vaginal opening ✔ Gently press DOWN toward the perineum ✔ Hold 30-60 seconds + breathe ✔ Add small side-to-side stretching You might feel a stretching or burning sensation - that’s normal. Sharp pain = not the goal. Aim for 5–10 minutes, daily. This isn’t about forcing anything. It’s about teaching the area to relax better, under pressure. Comment PART 3 for how to do this if you physically can’t reach! A very real problem 🤪 #perinealmassage #birthpreparation #pregnancyeducation #thirdtrimester