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perineal massage??

Hi im 29 weeks and I was told by my doctor that she recommended me to do the perineal massage starting at 34 weeks for 10 minutes each day. Does anyone have any experience with doing this? Did it help with giving birth? And did you still rip? Do you think its worth trying?
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I heard about that some do it with primrose oil
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Ahhh ok.. i read a lot about it and i guess it cant hurt any so its down to personal choice....
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This is my first and she said that they try to get all the ftm to do it. I just didn't know how beneficial it is.
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Im on no.4 and have never done it nor torn....luckiky!!!! But i fugure there must be a reason they have advised u to
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