{"product_id":"perineal-preparation-oil","title":"Perineal Preparation Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn all-natural certified aromatherapist-formulated oil to help you prepare for birth.   Perineum massage can help to reduce the chances of tearing in childbirth. Massing the perineum can increase the elasticity in the skin, which in turn can protect against tearing - which can happen during birth and labour. From about 35 weeks you can start preparing for your labour and birth with a perineal massage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearch has shown that massaging the perineum during late pregnancy may encourage elasticity and reduce the risk of tearing during childbirth. Where is my perineum? The perineum is the area between the vaginal opening and the anus. Some women choose to use perineal massage as a way of (hopefully) reducing their risk of perineal trauma during childbirth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere is my perineum?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perineum is the area between the vaginal opening and anus. Some women choose to use perineal massage as a way of (hopefully) reducing their risk of perineal trauma during childbirth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.qld.gov.au\/__data\/assets\/image\/0029\/128693\/female-anatomy.png\" alt=\"Female anatomy showing the perineum’s position and the three openings – the urethra, vagina and anus (or back passage). The perineum is the firm area of skin located directly between the vagina and the anus.\" width=\"386\" height=\"287\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen can I start perineal massage?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can start massage from about 35 weeks and perform no more than three times per fortnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow should I do perineal massage?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.qld.gov.au\/__data\/assets\/image\/0030\/128694\/perineal-massage.png\" alt=\"Female anatomy showing how to do perineal massage. Two thumbs are inserted into the vagina sweeping in a downward and side to side motion.\" width=\"362\" height=\"300\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently insert thumbs or 1-2 fingers, 3-5 cm into the vagina, and firmly sweep in a downward and side to side motion for five minutes, using a natural oil for lubrication, (Avoid nut-based oils if known allergies. Do not use baby oil, mineral oil or petroleum jelly).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou may feel a burning sensation which will diminish over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not massage if you have active genital herpes or a vaginal infection present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost women consider their partner’s involvement as positive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your doctor or midwife for more information ****\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTears and cuts to the sensitive skin of the perineum during labour and child birth are common, but with preparation and perineal massage you can decrease the chances of this happening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text\"\u003ePerineal massage nourishes your perineum and helps to prepare your AMAZING body for birth. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains - Lavender and frankincense  essential oil, fractionated coconut oil. 30ML\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bubba Bump","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42590954815565,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/7759\/7517\/files\/PerinealPreparationOil.webp?v=1767999406","url":"https:\/\/wattlebeebaby.com.au\/products\/perineal-preparation-oil","provider":"Wattlebee Baby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}