7 Minute PERINEAL MASSAGE - Easy Guide for your Pelvic Floor Birth Prep

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Perineal Massage is a great PASSIVE technique to create flexibility in your pelvic floor while pregnant in preparation for your labor and delivery. It works best, however, when paired with other ACTIVE techniques like hip mobility and breathing exercises.

Begin your 7-minute perineal massage practice around week 34 and continue every other day until birth. Practice in the different positions demonstrated to help prepare your pelvic floor for pushing in different positions and to give you insight about what birthing positions help your pelvic floor lengthen most easily.

Use a high quality water-based lube or food grade coconut oil. Note that many lubes contain ingredients that are pelvic floor irritants. The brands listed below are ones I recommend to my patients for perineal massage and intimacy:
🧴 Good Clean Love https://goodcleanlove.com
🧴 Coconu https://coconu.com
🧴 Sliquid https://sliquid.com
🧴 Slippery Stuff https://wallace-ofarrell.com

Many people prefer to use a wand over their thumb as it makes it easier to reach their pelvic floor around a growing baby bump. Here are a couple brands to check out:
🪄 Perimom https://www.perimom.com
🪄 Intimate Rose https://www.intimaterose.com

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0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Passive vs Active Techniques
1:07 - Perineal Massage Tutorial
3:56 - Body Awareness: Noticing Tension and Tightness
4:28 - Different Positions for Perineal Massage
7:01 - What to Learn From Doing Your Perineal Massage in Different Positions

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Medical Disclaimer: The information shared on this channel is strictly for educational purposes and is NOT a substitute for medical advice. It is recommended that you consult with your personal physician and physical therapist about whether or not the recommendations found here are appropriate for you and your health. If you choose to explore the information and/or exercises shared on this channel, you are agreeing to do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, and are assuming all risk of injury to yourself.