S1 EP 14: Tearing during childbirth, stitches, healing and prevention

Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 1, episode 14 all about tearing, stitches and healing. In this episode I'm chatting about just how common tearing during childbirth is - but how it's really nothing to fear (yes you read that right!). We'll also discuss caring for tears, stitches and preventing tearing.Links mentioned in the episode:Podcast ep "The Evidence on Prenatal Perineal Massage" - click here"Perineal massage benefits in reducing perineal trauma" study - click here"Perineal techniques during the second stage of labour for reducing perineal trauma" Cochrane review - click hereClick here to find out more about my brand new prerecorded online courses: thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourseUse code 'PODCAST' for 20% off!Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi: click hereBook a Power Hour: click hereIf you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out! New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around.Connect with me:thedungareedoula.co.ukinstagram.com/thedungareedoulafacebook.com/thedungareedoula

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Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... preparing for your birth! With me Meg, AKA The Dungaree Doula. I'm a doula, hypnobirthing teacher, and Hull gal - trust me, you'll get used to the accent. I'm a self confessed birth and parenting nerd, here to support you throughout pregnancy, birth and way beyond.In this podcast we'll delve deep into the nitty gritty topics you're desperate to know more about, I'll answer your burning questions and give you the unbiased facts on all things pregnancy, birth and parenting.Along the way we'll have guest speakers, interviews and a few positive birth stories to really boost your oxytocin too (more on that in the hormones episode!).New episodes drop every Friday at 7am, enjoy!Sign up for my online birth prep & hypnobirthing course, 20% off with code 'PODCAST': thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourseLove the podcast? Leave me a tip here - https://ko-fi.com/thedungareedoulaWanna connect? Come say hi... thedungareedoula.co.uk & @thedungareedoulaMusic by DayFox from Pixabay