Today we will talk about the practice of Perineal Massage During pregnancy. According to the evidence currently available to us, the practice of perineal massage during pregnancy It is an effective and safe option for women.
Performing perineal massage can help prevent perineal trauma during childbirth and at the same time reduce postpartum pain. If you are currently pregnant and are thinking of performing this technique, do not hesitate to make an appointment with our specialist to answer all your questions. Perineal massage is a natural manual technique that can be used as a preventive method for perineal trauma during childbirth and the reduction of pain in this area in the period of delivery.
The goal of perineal massage is provide flexibility and improve circulation in the muscles of the perineum. Through tactile stimulation and performing movements in the perineal area through massage, it will provide more favorable conditions for the delivery of the baby during childbirth.
The massage will help soften the muscles, stretch the skin and tissues, increasing their elasticity. At the same time we will help improve blood circulation, reducing the risk of injury during childbirth. El perineum or pelvic floor, is the set of muscles that are at the base of the pelvis surrounding the sphincters of the urethra, vagina and anus.
In the anterior rhombus we can find the urethra and in the posterior rhombus year. It is important to know that we will perform the perineal massage on the posterior perineum, where the anal sphincter and the central fibrous nucleus of the perineum are located. El perineal massage It can be started around week , with a frequency of twice a week and with a duration between minutes. Some studies concluded that there is no relationship between a higher frequency of application and less damage.
