Epi-No for perineum stretching

I would always chat with a pelvic floor physio before doing something like this to see how it will impact the muscle function after delivery. I did standard perineal massage regularly from a physio (could not reach myself) after 34 weeks

My physio is going to start doing some work on teaching me how to do this properly after 30 weeks (:

I used an epi-no after recommendation from my OB and I also saw a woman’s physio and I had no tearing. If you can, definitely see a women’s physio as well.
My OB had told me that she had positive reviews from every patient who used it.

I bought an epi-no after a recommendation from a friend (she swore by it!) and I never ended up using it 😭 I'll sell it to you cheap! 😂

I used it religiously then ended up having a c section 😂😂😂 all those hours of stretching wasted haha

can I ask what the women’s physio did? I see one at the moment and do far the focus has been on pelvic floor exercises and deep core activation.

Pretty much that! She measured all my bits as well and taught me how to push properly. I also saw her post partum to focus on recovery. I didn’t end up really doing my perineal massages (about once week) but did my epi no every day. It was a pain in the neck but it worked for me!

Thanks so much for that. I have my next appointment with my physio this week, and will ask about pushing properly.

Can I ask if you were able to get to the full 10cm on the Epi-No? I’m 36 weeks and have only been using it for about 4 days, but progress is slower than I thought it would be.

I ended up only getting to 9. But it’s not meant to hurt. My OB told me that it’s meant to feel a bit uncomfortable but if it hurts then you’re going too far. Slow and steady!
Definitely talk to your physio! I think I accessed every resource I could to prevent tearing and have a natural birth.