Preventing Tearing During Delivery: Real Tips for a Smoother Birth and Recovery #270

Curious about how to prevent tearing during childbirth? This episode of Pregnancy & Parenting Untangled dives deep into practical tips for reducing your risk of perineal tears, addressing common myths, and highlighting proven strategies you can start in late pregnancy and use on delivery day. Whether you're searching for "how to avoid tearing during labor," "perineal massage benefits," or "warm compresses for childbirth," this episode is packed with easy-to-follow advice and reassurance to empower your birth experience and postpartum recovery. Catch the complete conversation and visuals by heading to our Youtube channel. Disclaimer: The information in this episode is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for guidance specific to your individual circumstances. About Hilary Hilary Erickson, also known as The Pregnancy Nurse®, has over 20 years of labor and delivery nursing experience and is a mom of three. Since 1997, she's been helping parents feel prepared, empowered, and supported throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. With firsthand experience both in the delivery room and as a mother, Hilary brings compassion, expertise, and practical insight so you know exactly what to expect. Timestamps: 00:00 Importance of Thorough Birth Classes 03:32 Discussing childbirth tear degrees 08:35 Preventing tears during childbirth 10:03 Epidurals and birth-related tearing