Preparing for birth
Hi girls, I want to know if anyone has any tips for preparing for birth? May be slightly TMI - sometimes I have pain during sex and not sure if this indicates I need to get down there ready for birth? I have seen the epi-no training devise - has anyone used this or similar? Thanks in advance x
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Kegel exercises and Perineal massage!
seconded to both! Plenty of herbal remedies to ripen and prepare the cervix too! Oil of evening primrose, red raspberry leaf tea, dates etc xx
Yoga and Pilates - check out Pregnancy and Postpartum TV on YouTube amazing free workouts
Going on all fours for 10 mins per day
Practicing breathing exercises whilst doing a number 2!
I did take a birth prep class -there are many online and sometimes the NHS trust also offers them. I also read hypnobirthing books etc
I get pain too (think I have vaginismus). I didn’t do anything to prepare for birth. I did end up having an episiotomy and instrumental delivery but that was because my baby’s head was positioned awkwardly. I had a water birth with my second baby and it was much quicker and easier.
I used a EPI-No maybe 4 or 5 times pre birth and found it helpful to practice staying relaxed. I ended up having an episiotomy as baby was sunny side up, but no natural tearing or damage inside after a long labour, so not sure if it was the EPI-No completely.
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