In this video: 00:00:53 - Is perineal massage beneficial in the month leading up to birth? Does it result in a weakened pelvic floor? What position should I do it in so that I can reach around my bump easily? 00:05:31 - Abdominal trauma when rolling on to your belly. 00:08:12 - Numbness and tingling when sleeping at your side at night time. 00:10:09 - Is it beneficial to do pelvic floor exercises and/or perennial massage/ stretch during the first stage of labor to "warm up" and prepare the muscle for the high performance that is to come? Or is it counterproductive and better to let the muscle rest to perform at its best during 2nd stage labor and pushing phase? 00:11:33 - Lower back pain and pain near the belly button due to a fall. I'm worried about exacerbating my DRAM. When I lean forward, the pain exaggerates but disappears when I lean back. 00:15:03 - Hypnobirthing - Do you recommend it? References: Instructional technique for perineal massage Sleeping positions Pelvic and back pain