To kick off this third episode in the Empowered Birth series we are discussing perineal preparation and perineal tearing. 

In this episode I chat with @midwifelauretta about:

The importance of trusting that your perineum is made to stretch
However there are mental and physical practices that may help you reduce your risk of tearing
The practices you can start from 34 weeks of pregnancy 
The practices you can do at the crowning phase of birth to reduce your risk of tearing
The current evidence and advice on perineal preparation
The current evidence on Epi-No devices
Best birthing positions to protect the perineum
Thoughts on episiotomies and the latest evidence on their use 

If you’d like to access our bonus module all about perineal preparation and reducing your risk of tearing, you can find this free to all members inside my online membership the Pregnancy Posse.

You can trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com.

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt!

To kick off this third episode in the Empowered Birth series we are discussing perineal preparation and perineal tearing.&nbsp;
In this episode I chat with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/midwifelauretta/?hl=en">@midwifelauretta</a> about:
The importance of trusting that your perineum is made to stretch However there are mental and physical practices that may help you reduce your risk of tearing The practices you can start from 34 weeks of pregnancy&nbsp; The practices you can do at the crowning phase of birth to reduce your risk of tearing The current evidence and advice on perineal preparation The current evidence on Epi-No devices Best birthing positions to protect the perineum Thoughts on episiotomies and the latest evidence on their use&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;d like to access our bonus module all about perineal preparation and reducing your risk of tearing, you can find this free to all members inside my online membership the Pregnancy Posse.
You can trial it for 7 days by visiting <a href="https://thepregnancyposse.com/">thepregnancyposse.com</a>.
I&rsquo;d love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/physiolaura/?hl=en">@physiolaura</a> and tell me what you learnt!

Pregnancy with Physio Laura is a podcast to help mamas feel confident, empowered and informed in their pregnancy and birth journey.

Laura, a women’s health physiotherapist, will share solo riffs on her clinical physiotherapy expertise combined with her personal experience as a mama as well as guest expert interviews from all fields of women’s health.

Pregnancy, birth and the post-partum period is not just for surviving, but thriving. Enjoy!

Pregnancy with Physio Laura is a podcast to help mamas feel confident, empowered and informed in their pregnancy and birth journey.
Laura, a women&rsquo;s health physiotherapist, will share solo riffs on her clinical physiotherapy expertise combined with her personal experience as a mama as well as guest expert interviews from all fields of women&rsquo;s health.
Pregnancy, birth and the post-partum period is not just for surviving, but thriving. Enjoy!