Perineal massage

Honestly I tried it about 3 times and was the same, it just stressed me out more so I gave up. I don’t know if it actually is worth doing! I had a giant 9lb 10oz baby and forcep delivery so they had to do an episiotomy so I don’t know if it would have made any difference anyway but it’s healing fine and not that bad! If you feel weird / stressed doing it I wouldn’t bother!
Just do your pelvic floor!

Why they called it a massage idk 😂 did the perineal stretching a few times with my second and thought it would actually probably be more comfortable to tear 😅

I tried it with my first, hated it, stopped after two rounds. Didn’t bother with my second. Only had one second degree tear with my daughter (which wasn’t even perineal). No tears at all with my son. If it’s stressing you, I’d say don’t bother! X

My partner did a few ‘massages’ for me and honestly very uncomfortable at first, easier said than done but *try* to relax as it does make it more comfortable… I did end up with an episiotomy though so can’t say it did much good lol