Prevent Perineal Tears During Labor I 4 Effective Methods I From a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

🤰 4 Proven Ways to Reduce Perineal Tearing During Birth Did you know that 80–90% of women experience some degree of tearing during their first vaginal birth? 😳 While perineal tearing is common, there are evidence-based ways to reduce your risk — both during labor and in the weeks leading up to it. In this video, Dr. Mae Hughes, pelvic floor physical therapist and mom, shares 4 simple strategies to help protect your perineum, reduce your risk of severe tearing, and support your postpartum recovery. 🌿 You’ll learn: ✨ What perineal tearing is (and how degrees of tearing differ) 💪 How to connect with your pelvic floor before and during labor 🧘‍♀️ Why your birthing position matters (and which ones to try) 🔥 How warm compresses can help protect your perineum 🌬️ What “purple pushing” is — and why you should avoid it Whether you’re preparing for your first birth or looking to reduce your risk for another, these tips will help you feel confident, informed, and empowered heading into labor. 💗 ⏱ Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 0:53 – What is perineal tearing? 1:34 – 1st Degree Tearing 1:53 – 2nd Degree Tearing 2:07 – 3rd Degree Tearing 2:51 – 4th Degree Tearing 3:45 – Intro to the 4 ways to reduce your risk of tearing 3:50 – #1: Connect with your Pelvic Floor 5:19 – #2: Avoid Pushing on Your Back 8:01 – What is the best birthing position? 8:35 – #3: Use a Warm Compress on Your Perineum 9:46 – #4: Avoid Purple Pushing 11:54 – Movement Through Labor & Delivery Program Overview ➡️ Join Movement Through Labor and Delivery: https://drmaehughes.com/movement-thro... Instagram: @dr.maehughes Tiktok: @dr.maehughes 💬 Comment below with your favorite move or any cues that really clicked for you! 🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a new class. 🆓 Free Guides: 📌 Pregnancy Mobility Guide: https://drmaehughes.myflodesk.com/f8g... 📌 How to Optimize Your Pelvic Floor & Postpartum Recovery: https://drmaehughes.myflodesk.com/7ac... 📌 How to Reduce Perineal Tearing During Labor: https://drmaehughes.myflodesk.com/ah8... Disclaimer: Always consult with your healthcare provider or a pelvic floor physical therapist before starting any new exercise program, especially postpartum. #PelvicFloor101 #PelvicFloorHealth #PelvicFloorExercises #PelvicFloorPhysicalTherapy #WomensHealth #PelvicFloorPT #PregnancyFitness #PrenatalWorkout #PostpartumRecovery #PregnancyExercise #PostpartumHealth #PregnancyWellness #PregnancyTips #PregnancyEducation #PrenatalCare #CoreStrength #DeepCore #DrMaeHughes #MovementThroughMotherhood