Preventing Perineal Tears: OB/GYN Shares Evidence and Tips About Protecting Your Bottom

This week, Dr. Sarah Bjorkman, a board-certified OB/GYN, and Dr. Kurt Bjorkman, her board-certified pediatrician husband, share medical expertise, research data, and personal experience about preventing and limiting perineal lacerations (tears) from vaginal child birth.

Study references used for this episode cited in video.
Speical resources for mom's preparing for vaginal birth with guide on perinal massage can be found at: https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/media/d0mimkeu/preventing-perineal-tears_sept21.pdf

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Also check out our video: The Best Pain Control for Birth -- https://youtu.be/-ytGQVm18xU

Intro Music: A WAY FOR ME - Nicolai Heidlas by Chem Ocampo

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