Debunking the Perineal Massage Myths Straight From A Vag Whisperer | 28

Today's birth experience is straight from the expert! Sara shares her wisdom on everything you need to know about a perineal massage:Does a perineal massage really help?The benefits of a perineal massage during pregnancy and postpartum recoveryWhat vaginal tearing means and why it happensTips on doing a perineal massage the right wayWhich lubricants or oils should you use?And so much more!Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Sara Reardon PT, DPT, WCS is a doctor of physical therapy and board-certified pelvic floor specialist. Sara specializes in the treatment of pelvic floor health, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery. She is the founder of The Vagina Whisperer, an online platform for pelvic floor education and exercise, and owns a private practice in her hometown of New Orleans, NOLA Pelvic Health.Resources:Ready to be empowered & Prepared for Birth, Take a Birth Class NOW!Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist Bundle Connect w/ Trish: Come hang with Trish on InstagramFind Sarah on:Instagram: @the.vagina.whispererTikTok: @thevagwhispererFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Privacy Policy!Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.