Perineum massage, stretching and care products| Bounty Parents

Concerns around tearing during childbirth is a common fear during pregnancy, particularly for those experiencing childbirth for the first time.

But it doesn’t have to be your story. Research has shown that massaging your perineum from approximately 34 weeks gestation can reduce the chance that you might damage the perineum area during birth and help prevent tearing and bruising and the discomfort they bring in.

Antenatal perineal massage has also been found to aide your recovery after the birth.

Your perineum is the area between the vagina (birth canal) and the anus and rectum and is the area that stretches to allow your baby through in during childbirth.

During labour, natural birthing hormones will cause the perineum to stretch to accommodate the passage of the baby’s head (the largest part of the baby).

Although in some cases women will tear, or medical staff will perform an episiotomy (a surgical incision of the perineum and the posterior vaginal wall) when it has not stretched of it’s own accord.

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Concerns around tearing during childbirth is a common fear during pregnancy, particularly for those experiencing childbirth for the first time.

In order to prepare and possibly prevent the need for an episiotomy, there are many products on the market designed to massage and stretch the perineum area in preparation for childbirth and the days following.

We’ve listed some of our favourites in the gallery below …

6 of the best products for perineum massage, stretching and care

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EPI-NO Childbirth Trainer, RRP $179.00

The EPI-NO Delphine Plus is designed as a natural childbirth training device to prepare the perineum for normal vaginal birth.

Women will generally use the EPI-NO once or twice daily from around 36-37 weeks gestation, for around 15 minutes each time.

Gradually, over time, women can pump more air and increase the size of the balloon, so the perineal area becomes used to being contracted and released. The action is also said to get the area familiar with the stretching sensation that occurs when a baby’s head is crowning.

It is also a pelvic floor muscle trainer used during pregnancy, and again following the birth.

(Image: Starnberg Medical)

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Weleda Perineum Massage Oil, RRP $26.95

Weleda Perineum Massage Oil is a massage oil formulated with almond oil and vitamin E-rich wheatgerm to nourish and prepare the skin for childbirth.

To use, regularly massage into the soft tissue region between the vagina and the anus, known as the perineum, from the 34th week of pregnancy to increase blood flow and elasticity and assist in the prevention of tearing.

The oil is NATRUE certified natural and free from synthetic ingredients.

(Image: Weleda)

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Summer’s Eve Daily Freshness Intimate Cleansing Wipes, RRP $7.15

Summer’s Eve Feminine Cleansing Wipes are the only feminine cleansing wipes with Neutresse to effectively remove odour.

And because they are hypo-allergenic and gynaecologist tested, you know they are ideal for daily use. Summer’s Eve Wipes give you freshness at your fingertips.

(Image: Summer’s Eve)

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NOONIE The Cleanse & Soothe Perineal Spray
Noonie Perineal Spray, RRP $34.95

The innovative Cleanse and Soothe spray is a perineal spray made with natural ingredients.

Designed to keep your perineal clean during your postpartum recovery – at bathroom time and shower time.

It sprays upside down, so you can easily mist your noonie from any position. Truly no-touch, just spray and rinse and gently pat or air dry, or you can just gently press a damp towel to remove any excess.

It is soothing on tender skin and calming on burning post-pee feels to support healing.

(Image: NOONIE)

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BodyICE woman Ice & Heat packs for perineum RRP $24.95

The BodyICE Woman perineum strip has been purposely designed to treat the perineal area pre and post childbirth.

When heated, the perineum strip can be effectively used during the 2nd stage of labour to help reduce the occurrence of perineal trauma.

When frozen, the perineum strip provides soothing, cooling relief to the perineal area which may be irritated, swollen and tender from childbirth.

(Image: BodyICE)

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Labour Prep and Postpartum Recovery Box, RRP $199.00

Postpartum care can be un-chartered territory for many mothers (especially first time mums) This labour prep and postpartum recovery kit has everything you need.

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