3 Ways to Eliminate Tearing During Labor Mamas, it’s hard enough having a newborn, but healing a torn perineum is not a fun at all to add on top of that. 1. The research says that pushing on your back leads to the greatest chance of tears. Opt for…just about any other position! If you are using an epidural, try lying on your side with a peanut ball during the pushing phase. 2. Perform perineal massage daily starting around the 34 week mark. It can be performed easily and quickly while doing your

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