Zita West Preconditioning Down Under Perineal Massage Oil Reduce Risk of Tearing Moisturising, Natural Oil, Use from 34 Weeks Pregnancy, 50ml

USE FROM WEEK 34 OF PREGNANCY: Perineal massage from 34 weeks has been clinically proven to help stretch the perineum and make it more elastic, therefore reducing the risk of tearing or the need for an episiotomy, and help to improve the chances of recovering sooner after birth. PREPARES THE PERINEUM FOR LABOUR: Our Preconditioning Down Under perineal massage oil is safe to use in pregnancy to prepare for your baby’s birth and is ideal for encouraging the skin around your perineum to stretch more easily during childbirth. Containing a unique blend of natural and essentials oils to help nourish, protect and promote skin elasticity ENRICHED WITH NATURAL PLANT OILS: Our perineal massage oil contains Prunus Persica Kernel Oil, Prunis Amygdalus Dulcis, Simmondsia Chinesis, Oenothera biennis, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Persea Gratissima, Tocopheryl Acetate, Peach Kernel Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Avocado Oil, Vitamin E. IMPROVE RECOVERY TIME: You would normally start perineal massage with our massage oil between weeks 34 to 36. You need to do it at least three times per week and for around three to five minutes at a time. Here’s How to do it: 1. Wash your hands 2. Sit comfortably, bring your knees together and towards your chest and then open your knees like a book REDUCE THE RISK OF TEARING: 3. Using your thumbs, insert them into your vagina and then place your forefingers on the skin of your perineum. You now need to stretch this skin gently by moving your fingers from the middle of your vagina outwards, it shouldn't hurt so if you feel a burning sensation you've stretched too far 4. Massage upwards as you gently stretch the skin