as the subject says really....i've heard that massaging the perineum can help reduce tearing by stretching the skin a bit - but when is the best time to start?i'm 23 wks tomorrow- is it worth starting this early or will it make no difference until

Hi, has anyone tried perineum massage in their previous pregnancies? Do you feel that it helped stretch your skin and did you tear/need stitches?Is anyone currently doing the massage? When did you start and what kind of oil are you using? I've heard

Hi there. I know this is probably a silly question but does anyone know if it's bad to have a hot atone massage and hot mud therapy on 2ww. Don't want my life to stop but don't want to jeopardise my bfp if you know what I mean. It would be day 23

wouldnt let you do it at home - he didnt ever want massaging. So we dont do it, now all we do is have a ticle and a play and he seems to enjoy that instead.I love baby massage though, it looks so calming and relaxing for both mother and baby.....xxxx

Hey thereSo anyhoo I can't avoid this topic any longer. Does anyone massage their perineum? What oil (if any) do you use to do it and how do you do it? Where the hell IS it???? I got husband to do it!!I bought Zita West massage oil. Expensive but I

well, we have just got back from our first baby massage class, phoebe really enjoyed it and even had a nap! the only thing is, i found some of the other mums a tad irritating, i hope i dont sound too bitchy! i got on ok with them and everything

Hi girlsHas anybody braved the perinium massage? After sending out my sheet to all that wanted it, I thought I best give it a try myself as i'm 33+1. Well firstly, it's not as easy as it sounds. With my bump, I can't quite get my hands

Hi all,Got a call today about it. I can't wait. Just waiting for the details to come through now!!!Any of you done it, if so what age were your babies?ThanksKellyxx Hey kelly my ohs mum is a health visitor and she runs her own baby massage class, we

Just wondered if anyone knew how old your lo has to be before you can do baby massage? Is anyone else massaging their lo and hows it going? Has anyone been to classes and were they worth going to?Love Rachel XXX I havn't been to any baby massage

Hi I am 13 and a half weeks pregannt and booked in fro a spa day on Weds. Not sure what Im alllowed to have done- know I should avoid jacuzzis and steam room. Will a shoulder massage be ok? Or a facial? It was a xmas presie so had to use