OHbaby! Forums : Perineum support during crowning https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:46:18 +0000 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:34:22 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=33139 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Perineum support during crowning : My labour midwife did it, I didn&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33139&PID=1010603&title=perineum-support-during-crowning#1010603 Author: SpecialK
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Posted: 29 April 2010 at 8:34am

My labour midwife did it, I didn't even think to ask. I had a tear and needed an epi but it was still really nice to have the hot flannel there and it was great pain relief. ]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:34:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33139&PID=1010603&title=perineum-support-during-crowning#1010603 <![CDATA[Perineum support during crowning : I asked both my midwives to do...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33139&PID=1009743&title=perineum-support-during-crowning#1009743 Author: MrsMojo
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Posted: 28 April 2010 at 3:26pm

I asked both my midwives to do the hot cloth on my perineum during crowning when we were writing my birth plan.  The first said she always did it anyway and the second was happy to do it.

Out of interest my son's head circumference was in the 85th percentile at birth, I am petite and both of my kids were born with hands up by their heads but I didn't tear either time.  The midwife who delivered my son was surprised when she came to check how many stitches I'd need and found that I hadn't torn.  I credit my pristine vagina to hot cloth on the perineum and "breathing" the baby out once they start crowning.



Edited by MrsMojo]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:26:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33139&PID=1009743&title=perineum-support-during-crowning#1009743 <![CDATA[Perineum support during crowning : Good thread Treen! Im definately...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33139&PID=1009641&title=perineum-support-during-crowning#1009641 Author: Raspberryjam
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Posted: 28 April 2010 at 2:38pm

Good thread Treen! Im definately interested in the best way to deal with this]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:38:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33139&PID=1009641&title=perineum-support-during-crowning#1009641 <![CDATA[Perineum support during crowning : My MW did it without me needing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33139&PID=1009591&title=perineum-support-during-crowning#1009591 Author: Caro07
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Posted: 28 April 2010 at 1:58pm

My MW did it without me needing to ask. She massaged and used hot flannels as DS was crowning. Not sure about oils. I did need an episiotomy though in order to get DS out.]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:58:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33139&PID=1009591&title=perineum-support-during-crowning#1009591 <![CDATA[Perineum support during crowning : MW suggested it to me. She used...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33139&PID=1009419&title=perineum-support-during-crowning#1009419 Author: Kellz
Subject: 33139
Posted: 28 April 2010 at 11:54am

MW suggested it to me. She used hot cloths and it was great. No tears this time, despite having lots of scar tissue down there from 3 rows of stitches after having #1.]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:54:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33139&PID=1009419&title=perineum-support-during-crowning#1009419 <![CDATA[Perineum support during crowning : I think & TBH I can&#039;t really...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33139&PID=1009390&title=perineum-support-during-crowning#1009390 Author: AandCsmum
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Posted: 28 April 2010 at 11:21am

I think & TBH I can't really remember but I'm pretty sure MW had her hand there & I think a warm cloth as well???? Just as what she does to support your perineum.]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:21:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33139&PID=1009390&title=perineum-support-during-crowning#1009390 <![CDATA[Perineum support during crowning : I think you would have to ask...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33139&PID=1009350&title=perineum-support-during-crowning#1009350 Author: High9
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Posted: 28 April 2010 at 10:41am

I think you would have to ask your mw and I doubt she'd say no; if she did you could always ask one of your support crew to do it?

Mine had her hand there and I think she was massaging as well but I still tore, just a little bit though. I think you would probably need your own oil and I've heard vaseline is good.

HTH... ]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:41:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33139&PID=1009350&title=perineum-support-during-crowning#1009350 <![CDATA[Perineum support during crowning : I think you&#039;ll have to ask...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33139&PID=1009349&title=perineum-support-during-crowning#1009349 Author: TheKelly
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Posted: 28 April 2010 at 10:41am

I think you'll have to ask , make a mention of it when you do a birthplan .
I never did it , but in hindsight , the idea of a warm soft flannel there is quite nice
And unless there was some really really good reason , your body , your labor , she shouldn't say no ]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:41:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33139&PID=1009349&title=perineum-support-during-crowning#1009349 <![CDATA[Perineum support during crowning : Hi girls, Doing as much research...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33139&PID=1009301&title=perineum-support-during-crowning#1009301 Author: Treen
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Posted: 28 April 2010 at 10:04am

Hi girls,

Doing as much research I possibly can for my upcoming labour, I have come across a number of stories involving perineum support. The most popular seems to involve a hot flannel whilst other include an oil as lubricant and some just the support of a hand. The idea is that it reduces the risk of tearing.

Is this something that all MWs do or do I have to ask? Could she possibly say no? Also, what sort of oil should I use? Almond oil? Evening primrose? Or just plain old KY? Or is it supplied?]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:04:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33139&PID=1009301&title=perineum-support-during-crowning#1009301