@lauren_thelabornurse: There is no guaranteed way to prevent tearing, but there are a few strategies that have evidence behind them and may reduce your risk. And if you do tear? It does NOT mean you failed, pushed wrong, or didn't prepare enough. Save this for birth prep, and follow for my next video where I'll show you exactly how to perform antenatal perineal massage. 🤍 #laboranddelivery #birth #pregnancytiktok #pregnancy #birthprep
Should we ask for a warm compress or just come prepared? Also, does the perineal “go back” after it’s been massaged after birth? That may seem like a silly question but I had a friend tell me the massages “stretch” the area & it doesn’t go back to normal
2026-07-06 01:35:13
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kelseyjmcintyre :
what do you mean a warm compress while pushing? where does it go??
2026-07-06 19:04:46
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Sunny ☀️ :
I tried the message and it hurts so bad
2026-07-06 00:57:18
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autumnpopp :
My husband helped with perineal massages and I consistently used coconut oil. My baby was 9lbs and 5oz AND had a shoulder dystocia and I did not tear. I will swear by this my second pregnancy lol
2026-07-07 19:05:32
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Lxx :
I’ll just let birth be birth ..It’s just too much work doing all that work 😩😩
2026-07-07 22:37:02
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heyitsave🌵 :
Is there any way to prevent tearing that’s further up in the vaginal canal?
2026-08-03 21:59:56
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vetswrld :
Wait prolong squatting position increases tearing? I heard the opposite
2026-07-06 09:02:20
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Priya :
What if I ask for a warm compress during pushing but they dont get it for me/do it? :/ or if I ask for perineal massage during labor but they say no
2026-07-05 17:14:27
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timafawaz :
i want a vbac with my second baby, but the doctor said his hospital policy doesn't allow it, i don't know what to do
2026-07-09 17:13:25
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JanelleMariePaints :
I’ve heard you have to ask for warm compress?
2026-08-05 12:51:11
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Tamrah Lucas 🦩🌺 :
With both of my deliveries I could feel when it felt like I would tear and I would stop pushing for just a few seconds, my dr tried to get me to continually push, by me stopping with one of my deliveries I had a very minor tear that was barely noticeable and the other I had no tears. Had I of listened to the dr and kept forcing myself to push I would have tore with both no doubt
2026-07-20 18:28:35
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Melodii 🌈 :
Can you explain at what point is an episiotomy considered medically necessary?
2026-07-06 14:33:02
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Just “Eve” :) :
What does using warm compress look like during labor? Warm water on cotton rag??
2026-07-06 09:24:30
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nic🫶🏻 :
Is it weird to ask for perineal massages during cervical checks from your nurse?
2026-07-05 20:33:31
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jmjm9696 :
What about using a warm compress while doing the perineal massage in those few times a week leading up to birth? Worth it or no?
2026-07-06 01:46:49
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Reubena :
Warm compresses where?
2026-07-05 16:04:01
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Kia-Lynn ❤️ Momma :
Did I watch this whole thing and listen closely like I’m a first time mom yes have I ever tore delivering a baby no
2026-07-06 20:18:03
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kelseyjmcintyre :
prolonged squatting during labor / pushing you mean? i keep seeing it’s really beneficial to do before labor
2026-07-06 19:12:31
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kenxbarkett :
This is great!! Ty for sharing
2026-07-05 14:43:52
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mattiemaemotl :
does a warm compress still help in a labor pool?
2026-08-14 10:17:43
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Ashley Wimmer :
Do you recommend oil for massage?
2026-07-05 17:34:08
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Silvia M :
I can’t reach
2026-07-06 01:31:23
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‘mantha <3 :
what if the thought of doing a perineal massage makes me very uncomfortable? i just don’t like the idea of it at all 😭
2026-07-15 23:20:20
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caroline grace :
I’m 38 weeks, will the perineum massage still help?
2026-07-05 18:10:03
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angie <3 :
31 weeks, been on pelvic rest since 20 weeks and I feel like I will be sooo late to being able to try anything to help with delivery. I had an emergency cerclage💔
2026-07-08 05:08:32
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