Is there anything at all you can do so you won't tear during labor?

Question

are there any exercises?............foods? anything at all that will help so I won't tear, or at least not so bad, so i can get my vagina back to normal (or as normal as it can be) as soon as possible?

Answer 1

This technique is intended to help your partner to prepare your perineum so that it will be more able to stretch successfully during the birthing of your baby's head. This procedure should be commenced about 6 weeks before your due date.

Firstly, find a comfortable position so that your partner will have access to your perineum. You may want to sit up on the bed supported by pillows or lie in your side with your top leg slightly more bent than the bottom one. Another option is to make yourself comfortable over a beanbag or a pile of pillows.

Have your partner massage your perineal area with almond oil or coconut oil for a few minutes allowing you time to relax and get comfortable with the sensation.

Your partner will then insert two fingers along the back of the vaginal wall. He should apply firm, consistent, parallel, pressure on the perineum, keeping his fingers straight.

When you feel a burning sensation ask him to stop.

Answer 2

Tearing is normal and if you do tear the doctors stitch you up. This has nothing to do with your vagina because the vagina goes back to pre-pregnancy size right after your baby comes out. You can have your boyfriend/husband do a perineal massage before you have your baby, maybe once a day and when you are having contractions he could also do the massage then.

Answer 3

you could do Kegels (practice tightening/relaxing the muscles down there). Other than that, just that during labor tell your doctor that you would like to try not to tear or get an episiotomy, so they don't try to rush you. Also remember, even if it does happen, although it may take longer to recover, it will recover.

Answer 4

My midwife told me that kegels will help. Also, you can do perineal massage. If you have a midwife for your delivery, she can also ease pressure there while the baby is coming out. They have lots of special techniques to help, like using a warm wet cloth for counterpressure.

Answer 5

Kagule exercises I did them and it helped a lot. When you go pee stop the stream of your urine and hold keep doing it. pls only do this after your first trimester of your pregnancy. Do this even if your just standing or lying in bed or even when your having sex. It also helps sex life.

Answer 6

The most important thing to remember when your in labor is to avoid pushing until the doctor tells you to!