Natural birth

[Davinathegypsy]

I intend on having a natural birth is there anything I could do to be less likely to rip ? Any reservs on natural birth ?

[sabbylopez]

If you have a drug free birth and let your body do what it is supposed to you won't rip. I had two natural vaginal births and didn't rip with either my first weighed 5lbs 12oz and my second 8lbs 2oz

[jjolfert]

I've been told panting instead of pushing while baby is crowning helps the skin stretch more slowly making it less likely to tear. However, I had second degree tearing and I healed pretty quickly despite all my stiches. It's not too bad.

[daisyjordan]

Ive read that the months upcoming to your due date you should massage coconut oil on the outer part of the whole in a stretch like motion. Sounds weird but im almost 6 weeks and I'll be doing that. Also put it on the nipples to prevent cutting when yu breastfeed. I rub it all over myself at night for stretch marks too. I love coconut oil.

[wiccanwitch7]

I had my son naturally and I didn't do anything special for it and I didn't rip. I guess it depends in how your body reacts

[ashlynbrooke93]

You could try the massage exercises when your closer that the doctor does. Look it up.