Perineal massage

I’m 39+4 and haven’t done it this time round … I also had a episiotomy with my first and if I’m honest , that it’s self has put me off doing the massage because I’m still quite sore from my first (gave birth to him 21 months ago) xx

I'm 39+5 and had a small tear with my first after doing perineal massage. I'm also not as comfortable down there as I was pre my first and therefore have put off the massage this time around - feel like I should maybe be giving it a go but it isn't at all comfortable compared to first time

I’m 39+5 and haven’t bothered.. I just couldn’t face anything or anyone going near my perineum!! nothing has gone near or inside me for about 5 months so I feel like tearing is probably inevitable 😫🤦🏼‍♀️

Thanks ladies, makes me feel better. I just find it uncomfortable and also bump kinda gets in the way as well! I guess what will be will be 😊

I had an episiotomy first time too, didn’t do any massage this time and didn’t tear at all or need one again (first is 3.5 years now for context). If you can’t do it don’t worry, it’s not the be all and end all xx

Nope and won't be doing it. I never did it with my first two and never had any tears so won't be starting now

Had an episiotomy with my first (22 months). I didn’t massage and was absolutely fine this time. I only had a graze, no stitches and healing wasn’t painful! I hope this can put your mind at ease! X

I didn’t do this with my first and didn’t need anything and haven’t done it second time round praying for the same 🥹