This report presents results of a comparison perineal muscle function between antepartum and postpartum measurements in a cohort of women with different perineal conditions after childbirth. Data were ...

Feeling a little – or a lot – sore after labor and delivery? It's totally normal – and honestly, kind of unavoidable. Between pushing, possible tearing, and just the sheer marathon of labor, your ...

As you prepare to give birth, you might take a childbirth class, practice patterned breathing, and pack a hospital bag. You might also consider starting to massage your perineum — the area of skin ...

Even though celebrity moms like Chrissy Teigen have made talking about the not-so-glamorous side of pregnancy more commonplace, the topic of tearing during childbirth isn't discussed as much as it ...

A perineal massage during your pregnancy can help prepare you for giving birth. You can use your fingers and may choose to use oil for lubrication. Here’s how to perform a perineal massage. Share on ...

Question: I have a small cut on my perineum which never seems to heal and can be quite sore when wiping after the toilet. I am not sure when it first arose – it has been there for about a year – but ...

The perineal outcomes of 102 study subjects are summarized in Table 1. Of the 10 women receiving episiotomies, two were done at the parturient's request (one request made because of the patient's fear ...

As you prepare to give birth, you might take a childbirth class, practice patterned breathing, and pack a hospital bag. You might also consider starting to massage your perineum — the area of skin ...