EBB 218 - The Evidence on Perineal Massage during Labor with Dr. Rebecca Dekker
Description
Content warning: Discussion of perineal tears during childbirth, severe tears, obstetric violence, and episiotomy.
Resources:
- For a full list of scientific references, see the blog post that goes along with this episode
- Check out Episode 206 of the EBB Podcast to learn about perineal tears and avoiding an episiotomy, Episode 210 to learn about warm compresses and hands-on vs. hands-off techniques, and Episode 2016 to learn about perineal massage during pregnancy.
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