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Comfort & symptoms · Routine

Perineal massage 3–4 times a week from 34 weeks

What it is

5 minutes with lubricant, thumbs 3–4 cm inside, stretch down and sideways. Reduces tears needing stitches in first births. Partner can help; skip if you have an infection or placenta praevia.

every day · from week 34 · until week 42

3–4×/week

Sources

• Guidelines for Perinatal Care, 8th edition — ACOG / AAP · checked 02-09-2026

Last reviewed 01-09-2026 · Confidence: high

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