Perineal massage

I keep forgetting as well! I’m 39+1, I’ve maybe done it 3 times in total so if it’s any consolation we’re in the same boat. I reckon if I remember I’ll try and do it a couple more times because it can’t hurt, but not stressing myself x

I did it a couple of times but had a reaction to the oil stuff so haven’t since as I don’t want my bits irritated before labour starts

I also had good intentions but kept forgetting 🙈 haven't done it for over a week now as we keep thinking the baby will be here in a minute but he still isn't !

Tbh I'm undecided on it. I'm not sure I'll be able to reach easily and the thought of getting my partner to do it puts me off.. plus I have a friend who did the whole massage thing and still ended up with a episiotomy so I feel like if I go through the discomfort of having to ask my partner to do it and it doesn't work I'll just pissed off!

@Bethan I haven’t even bothered trying myself! My partner has done it for me but it isn’t the most comfortable thing in the world for either of us (we have been together 6 years aswell) he is so worried about hurting me and it feels so invasive. Definitely have to make a bit of a joke about it! It’s also a newer thing, my mum never did anything like this when pregnant with me or my siblings so I’m my head I think it’s not really necessary 🤷🏼‍♀️