Perineal Massage: Avoid Episiotomy
Perineal massages are specific treatments that are held in the perineal zone. They are used as a preventive measure to prevent and prepare for the time of birth.
Its implementation increases elasticity and blood flow, improving muscle and tissue nutrition that are implicated in the dilatation and giving birth.
🔸 BENEFITS:
- Reduces the impact of episiotomy and tear.
- Reduces pain before and after giving birth.
- Accelerates tissue recovery after giving birth.
- Promotes knowledge and control over anatomic structures of the body.
🔸 WHEN SHOULD I DO IT?
Perineal massages are recommended to start during the 30th-25th week of pregnancy. It must be applied with a frequency between 2 and 7 days a week, for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Self-application can be complicated, so we recommend you visit your physiotherapist specialized in the pelvic floor, we can also teach the technique to your partner so they are able to do it.
🔸 PRE AND POSTPARTUM PROGRAMS
A specialized physiotherapist, an osteopathist and a physical trainer will work along your side.
During and after pregnancy a few changes in one’s organism occur.
Scientific evidence proves that manual therapy and specialized training helps postpartum recovery, reducing complications.
🔸 WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR FIRST VISIT
- Evaluation of the pelvic floor: perineum muscle and its surroundings
- Evaluation of the abdo-pelvic sphere
- Posture, static and in movement
- Evaluation of the possible existence of abdominal diastasis
- Diaphragm treatment
🔸BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM
- Myofascial liberation.
- Specific partum muscle activation.
- Muscle toning.
- Lymphatic drainage, if liquid retention exists.
- Preparation to giving birth: information about what there is to come.
- Prepare perineal structures: Perineal massage
- Release stress
Fisiobalance’s team will help you have a healthy pregnancy, as well as helping you avoid possible complications when giving birth.
Training during pregnancy and after giving birth is part of the recovery and it is necessary in order to help you go back to you regular life and fitness routine.
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