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Vaginal tearing!!

What are some good things to try out to reduce vaginal tearing?!
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My sister sat in the water in the hospital for about an hour before getting out and pushing her skin was soft from the water and not one stich for a 9lb baby! I also hear the doctor can lubricate u down there while u push
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Get into a different position....laying on your back actually narrows your pelvis. Squatting or on your side or on all fours is much better
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Also did kinkles lol
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When I was 6 months along during my last pregnancy I walked an extra 2 miles a day on top of daily walking ... All of the walking was very good and slow pushing also helped when I was in labor ;-)
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Maybe get cut?
Some people end up looking like they never had a baby. Depending on how well your body heals itself and how good the doctor is at stitch work the results are usually good.
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I did kegels my last pregnancy, and I didn't rip nor tear
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I had a c section with may daughter. This time i want vaginal delivery but have nightmares about tearing.. So scary
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Perineal massages help a little but I still ended up needing three stitches afterward.  
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I just read the other day that u should massage your perenium a couple times a day for the last few weeks! If you put your finger inside your 'V' and go towards your back... ? Idk worth a shot!
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7177914 tn?1399518500
With all of mine I just was slow with my pushing, and in between contractions kind of keeping a touch of pressure there so it would slowly stretch rather than a quick movement... I hope that makes sense. Lol
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