Thanks for that direction on massage as I have seen few descriptions of the
process and would like to suggest it at antenatal classes.
Deborah
STACY SHEER writes:
> Hi Jan,
> As a traditional homebirth midwife in the US, we also rely heavily on
> perineal massage prenatally and during labor(sometimes) to preserve vaginal
> integrity. I am a firm believer. I recommend clients do perineal massage
> with a good oil at least 2 times per day for 20 mins during the third
> trimester. Good luck to you-Stacy
>
> On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 5:20 AM, wheeler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> Thank you for information Briley - much appreciated!
>>
>> Jan
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> *From:* Briley, Annette <[log in to unmask]>
>> *To:* [log in to unmask]
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 23, 2008 5:30 PM
>> *Subject:* Re: [GANM (Global Alliance for Nursing and Mi dwif ery):
>> Announcement] Virtual Global Discussi on Forum on Changing Practice with
>> Evidence - "Active Manag ement of the Third Stage of Labor"
>>
>> You need to talk to Prof Debra Bick ([log in to unmask]) she has done
>> lots of work on perineal trauma including the PEARL study, and if she can't
>> help you she will probably know someone who can!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Annette
>>
>> Annette Briley
>>
>> Consultant Midwife/Clinical Trial Manager
>>
>> Maternal and Fetal Research Unit
>>
>> 10th Floor North Wing
>>
>> St Thomas' Hospital
>>
>> LONDON SE1 7EH
>>
>> tel: 020 7188 3641
>>
>> fax: 020 7620 1227
>>
>> mob: 07710 348443
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>>
>> *From:* A forum for discussion on midwifery and reproductive health
>> research. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *
>> wheeler
>> *Sent:* 23 September 2008 00:42
>> *To:* [log in to unmask]
>> *Subject:* Re: [GANM (Global Alliance for Nursing and Mi dwif ery):
>> Announcement] Virtual Global Discussi on Forum on Changing Practice with
>> Evidence � "Active Manag ement of the Third Stage of Labor"
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Hello Everyone,
>>
>>
>>
>> My name is Jan Wheeler - I am a Midwife working in Australia and am
>> currently enrolled in a Doctor of Midwifery programme at the University of
>> Technology, Sydney.
>>
>>
>>
>> I am hoping some of you might be able to help me with a question I have? * I
>> am trying to find evidence of women being provided with antenatal
>> information on how to minimise perineal trauma during pregnancy, labour and
>> birth.* * *Are any of you aware of this practice occurring anywhere - as a
>> preventative measure?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you for your time - I am hoping to get a positive response from some
>> of you because I haven't found any evidence of this practice up to now.
>>
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>>
>>
>> Jan
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