Organic Pre-Birth Preparation Oil - 50ml
Lansinoh’s Organic Pre-Birth Preparation Oil nourishes and conditions the skin of the perineum through perineal massage, proven to help prevent tearing during childbirth. With a blend of 100% natural ingredients, our perineal oil has been designed specifically to be used to massage the perineum from 34 weeks of pregnancy - conditioning and nourishing the skin, as well as promoting skin elasticity, in turn reducing the chance of tearing during birth.
- A unique blend of natural ingredients to help condition and nourish perineum skin
- Promotes skin elasticity which in turn reduces the chance of tearing during birth
- Perfect for perineal massage from 34 weeks of pregnancy
- Clinically and gynecologically tested to be kind to sensitive skin
- No scent, 100% natural ingredients, vegan formulation
- Shortlisted in the Mother & Baby Awards 2023.
Before you start, ensure your hands are clean and nails are clean and short. Then make yourself comfortable with one leg raised on a stool, sitting, or lying down. Apply your perineal massage oil to your fingers and make small, circular movements on either side of your vulva, warming the tissue. Then place your thumb or finger about an inch into your vagina and gently stretch the tissue at the entrance, holding it between your thumb and index finger. Massage from the 6 o’clock to 3 o’clock position, then from the 6 o’clock to 9 o’clock position, focusing on the area at the entrance to the vagina, gently but firm enough to work into the tissue. Finish with gentle outwards stretches at the 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock positions, holding for 30-45 seconds.
Our pre-birth perineum massage oil is especially effective when used alongside our other award-winning Birth Preparation & Recovery products.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Tocopherol, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil*, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*. *Organically grown ingredients of total: 99.6% Organic Ingredients, 100% Natural Ingredients
Size: 50ml Bottle
FAQ
Perineal massage involves massaging the tissues of your perineum - the space in between the vaginal opening and the anus. Massaging the perineum helps to increase blood flow to the perineal area, which can help the tissues stretch more easily during childbirth.
You can start perineal massage any time after week 34 of pregnancy as by this point, the relaxin hormone has started to kick in. You can see the benefits from practicing the technique 5 to 10 minutes a day, even 3 days a week.
Massaging the perineum during the last few weeks of pregnancy may help to allow it stretch more easily when your baby’s head is crowning during labour. Practicing perineal massage can also help you become more familiar with the feeling of stretching that you will feel during labour.
Before you start, ensure your hands are clean and nails are clean and short. Then make yourself comfortable with one leg raised on a stool, sitting, or lying down. Apply your perineal massage oil to your fingers and make small, circular movements on either side of your vulva, warming the tissue. Then place your thumb or finger about an inch into your vagina and gently stretch the tissue at the entrance, holding it between your thumb and index finger. Massage from the 6 o’clock to 3 o’clock position, then from the 6 o’clock to 9 o’clock position, focusing on the area at the entrance to the vagina, gently but firm enough to work into the tissue. Finish with gentle outwards stretches at the 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock positions, holding for 30-45 seconds.