In this section your can find information on how you can prepare for your labour and birth experience.
It is important to look after your perineum and perineal muscles during pregnancy, during birth and after birth. It is common to experience a graze, cut or tear during birth. Below is a video and some resources from the Royal College of Obstetricians and gynaecologists, explaining perineal trauma and how you can use to reduce the risk of this happening.