Even though celebrity moms like Chrissy Teigen have made talking about the not-so-glamorous side of pregnancy more commonplace, the topic of tearing during childbirth isn't discussed as much as it ...

The NHS states: "Up to nine in every 10 women will tear to some extent during childbirth." In order to minimise this risk – and the severity of trauma – you should start doing perineal massages from ...

Does perineal massage work to prevent tearing? I mean both prenatally as “prep” for birth and during the birth itself, or both? — @LaraLeeRasberry via Twitter Perineal massage during pregnancy and ...

Doctors often make many suggestions for normal delivery during pregnancy. Many doctors and gynaecologists recommend a pregnant mother to do perineal massage during pregnancy for normal delivery.

The perineum is a body part that many are blissfully unaware of until they’re some way into their pregnancy. In fact, some pregnant people never find out about it. A survey by My Expert Midwife found ...

As you prepare to give birth, you might take a childbirth class, practice patterned breathing, and pack a hospital bag. You might also consider starting to massage your perineum — the area of skin ...

The NHS states: "Up to nine in every 10 women will tear to some extent during childbirth." In order to minimise this risk – and the severity of trauma – you should start doing perineal massages from ...