Ruptures are the most common complication of natural childbirth. In most cases, it is associated with the size of the fetus, tissue elasticity and the characteristics of the course of the birth itself. However, the expectant mother is able to minimize the likelihood of breaks.
Kegel exercises can help make the muscles of the perineum more elastic. This complex is extremely important for a woman, since it is aimed at several factors at once: it helps to strengthen intimate muscles, serves as the prevention of a number of gynecological diseases, and also helps to improve sexual life. However, Kegel exercises will only be effective if you do them regularly, with a lot of repetitions, and over the years. Starting to exercise a few weeks before giving birth is not only pointless, but also dangerous, since you risk provoking premature birth. However, if you started planning a pregnancy in advance, include this intimate gymnastics in the preparation complex in order to increase the chances of giving birth without breaks.
Proper breathing during contractions and pushing is key to a successful and painless labor. Many expectant mothers neglect this important factor when preparing for childbirth, and as a result, at the most crucial moment, they forget about how to breathe correctly. Few people know that tears in most cases are the result of improper breathing, screaming, and pinching. During childbirth, the obstetrician will definitely tell you how to breathe. Often, from pain and fatigue, a woman in labor is not able to understand the doctor's commands, and even more so to execute them correctly. Start exercising early, so the fetal movement will be smoother and more confident, and the risk of tears and other complications will be minimized.
Introduce the right fats into your diet during pregnancy. Include fish, avocados, nuts, olive oil, and flaxseed oil on your menu. These products will help to increase the elasticity of tissues. After consulting a doctor, you can take a course of Omega 3-6-9. This will not only reduce the risk of tearing during labor, but also prevent stretch marks.
A few months before giving birth, start a special perineal massage. Use evening primrose oil or sweet almond oil for this. For 7-10 minutes, work on this area with gentle, slightly stretching movements. The first perineal massage should be short (no more than a minute). You must make sure that, firstly, you are not allergic to the oil, and secondly, that you feel normal during the procedure, and the uterus does not react in any way to manipulations. If all is well, gradually increase the massage time.
