Birth Prep

What Is Perineal Massage? Perineal massage involves gentle stretching and soft tissue work of the perineum, the area between the vaginal opening and the anus. This area is crucial because it’s where most vaginal tears occur during birth. The goal of perineal massage isn’t relaxation . Instead, it aims to help your body acclimate to the sensations of pressure and stretch. By doing this, you can feel less overwhelmed when these sensations arise during labor. When to Start Perin

Even if your birth plan doesn’t include a cesarean section (C-section), it’s worth learning about. Sometimes things change during labor,...

Sometimes birth doesn’t go exactly as planned. One intervention that may come up is an instrument assisted delivery. While it sounds...

When people picture birth, the first image that often comes to mind is someone lying flat on their back in a hospital bed. But that’s...

Labor can feel like one big unknown, but when you break it down into stages, the process starts to make a lot more sense. Each stage has...

When we think about birth, we often picture contractions, pushing, and eventually meeting the baby. But there’s a key player in this...