To kick off this third episode in the Empowered Birth series we are discussing perineal preparation and perineal tearing.

In this episode I chat with @midwifelauretta about:

The importance of trusting that your perineum is made to stretch
However there are mental and physical practices that may help you reduce your risk of tearing
The practices you can start from 34 weeks of pregnancy
The practices you can do at the crowning phase of birth to reduce your risk of tearing
The current evidence and advice on perineal preparation
The current evidence on Epi-No devices
Best birthing positions to protect the perineum
Thoughts on episiotomies and the latest evidence on their use

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!