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perineal massage

I wanted to start doing perineal massage, however after reading and watching videos, i am really struggling to do it, I can't get comfy and I can't seem to be able to reach to do it sitting with pillows like they say in videos, has any one else had this issue? I'm not seeing my midwife for another 10 days and I really wanted to start doing this now as I'm 37 weeks, ant advice would be much appreciated

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Do you have a partner that could help? My husband did all of mine and I didn't have any rips or tears.

my partner doesn't feel comfortable doing it, I'm not overly bothered about that as I would rather do it myself

I struggled too and ended up getting the Frida massager and that has made it way easier to do

My midwife actually helped with that process as I was in labor and delivery... no rips for me either.

It's pretty hard to do yourself. I went to a pelvic therapist once a week and it was great.

I sat at the edge of my bed with pillows behind my back & sort of 'hugged' my bump to get down there lol. That worked well.

I found it difficult too, I found standing up the easiest way

I will try standing up, I'm glad it's not just me, I had no idea how difficult it was going to be

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