S2E3 - Antenatal Perineal Massage Evidence Counselling Strategy

Welcome to Season 2 of AMC Clinical Deep Dive! Antenatal perineal massage is a sensitive topic in the clinical scenario, demanding evidence-based, woman-centred care. This episode equips IMGs with the Level 1 evidence needed: studies show regular gentle massage reduces the chance of episiotomy and perineal pain for nulliparous women. Learn the crucial counselling framework (What–Why–How–Safety–Choice) and the appropriate, non-graphic technique to teach women starting around 34 weeks. Most importantly, we detail how to screen for and avoid critical errors like ignoring contraindications (placenta praevia, active infection) or overselling the benefits. Master this low-risk option to ace your station!#AMC Clinical Exam, #Antenatal Perineal Massage, #OSCE, #Perineal Trauma Reduction, #Nulliparous Women, #Episiotomy Prevention, #IMGs, #Woman-Centred CareIf this AMC-related topic interests you, visit the full webpage for extended notes and additional exam-oriented resources: ⁠https://apwix.com/100252👉 Episodes in Season 1 (150 clinical scenarios) have been indexed by topic, patient group, discipline, setting, and more to support targeted learning.Use the filters to locate discussions relevant to your study or clinical training.🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access the library⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.