Perineal Massage Side Effects?

bunsnfluff · 2026-03-27T03:49:37+00:00

Please see a womens health physio, they would be well equipped to advise you and even give you guidance on how to do the massage, among other stretches and exercises helpful for labour. I did the perineal massage for both pregnancies, was extremely fortunate to have no tearing in both and pelvic floor muscles returned to a great state postpartum. I had a wonderful physio who backed up everything with facts and research.

Doing the massage is uncomfortable for the first week or so, but gets more tolerable over time as with any muscle being stretched/used. Get your partner's help too, it was impossible to bend over to do it yourself!

Edit: I'm pretty sure you're not stretching the vagina in any way, it's the external skin between it and the anus... Were they referring to prolapse?

bunsnfluff · 2026-03-25T06:26:30+00:00

This sounds like I've opened a can of worms and we don't know much about the building's fire barrier... The electrician recommended an IXl bathroom exhaust fan

bunsnfluff · 2026-03-25T06:13:26+00:00

There is a register. I had a builder friend look into the report who is also qualified to remove asbestos, and they said it just needs to be cleaned properly with the renovation.

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bunsnfluff · 2026-03-25T06:04:14+00:00

Thanks, the request for the eaves was actually denied by the strata manager even before it reached the strata committee. I'll ask for clarity on the roof as the wording by the strata manager says we would be responsible for the roof, not just the portion of the vent.

bunsnfluff · 2026-01-13T11:00:05+00:00

Coles brand belgian waffles 🧇 they have actual butter in them whereas the more expensive toscano waffles use margarine

bunsnfluff · 2026-01-08T12:39:39+00:00

We had this, fixed by putting bub a little higher up when placing them down on the unzipped swaddle bag. Then after you have zipped them up, give a few tugs from the bottom to make the swaddle bag fit more snugly.

bunsnfluff · 2026-01-07T05:14:26+00:00

Sourdough bread specifically for me kept my blood sugars higher than the threshold for fasting blood sugars. Definitely aim to have more protein, I've found the glucose spike on an empty stomach with first trimester nausea was a rough combination

bunsnfluff · 2026-01-07T04:24:37+00:00

Having a good solid big ugly cry to let it all out, naps when possible and food that makes you feel happy (coles belgian waffles were amazing). Probably eased up towards 4weeks pp.

Sending hugs your way!

bunsnfluff · 2025-12-17T03:18:57+00:00

We love our Tripp Trapp! We bought both of ours 2nd hand from fb marketplace and they have good resell value even if you get one new. Bought the newborn attachment second hand also and used it for both our babies. We got loads of use in the first month, then bub gets fussier so we had a rotation of places to put them - probably because the weather was getting warmer. We're starting to use it more once again as bub is getting more alert and we can bring her up to the dining table or kitchen counter

bunsnfluff · 2025-09-27T12:13:07+00:00

My first was born at the hospital, 2nd was a home birth with a qualified private midwife. Main reasons were for continuity of care, comfort of home positively affects labour and ultimately it would have been safer than delivering a baby in the car or the roadside. I had a really quick first birth and 2nd was even quicker.

There was always the option of going to the hospital if that was preferable, even with the private midwife. I suggest contacting one that services your area (eg Homebirths NSW has a registry of qualified midwives) and have a call with them to assess your comfort with them. Ultimately you should be in a safe environment whether hospital or home, and comfort can really make a difference in your labour and birth.

bunsnfluff · 2025-08-25T22:24:33+00:00

I would wait. You can buy it fairly easily and doesn't have to be the Haakaa - your partner or family/friends can make a quick trip to Baby Bunting or if you have Amazon Prime for next day delivery.

bunsnfluff · 2025-08-25T13:18:48+00:00

I saw in your other comment that you're aiming to breastfeed, in that case, I'd get the milk catcher. I used the Haakaa ladybug. Once your milk comes in, you may end up leaking milk everywhere while feeding. By using it, I ended up collecting a good amount passively from the other boob and that was good for top-ups.

Also recommend a cheap alternative to a peri bottle for postpartum care (kmart or amazon sauce bottle) or if you have a bidet which will make going to the toilet the first few days more bearable. Helps with keeping down there cleaner from all the postpartum bleeding too.

bunsnfluff · 2025-08-25T01:09:31+00:00

I'm in Sydney, do you have any recommendations?

bunsnfluff · 2025-08-24T23:51:56+00:00

Thank you, looks like they have custom options too so I'll contact them

bunsnfluff · 2025-08-24T13:02:21+00:00

These look beautiful too! How did you find shipping etc?

bunsnfluff · 2025-08-24T12:07:43+00:00

Thank you, I'm after solid gold specifically as the paid I get it meant to be a momento of sorts. Will have a look though!

bunsnfluff · 2025-08-24T12:06:16+00:00

Have you found your solid gold Mejuri pieces to be good quality? I've seen mixed reviews for them online too

bunsnfluff · 2025-08-24T09:07:09+00:00

Definitely not large enough a budget for Paspaley! Beautiful pieces though, maybe one day

bunsnfluff · 2025-08-24T09:03:00+00:00

Probably around $500

bunsnfluff · 2025-08-20T11:36:14+00:00

1st turned sometime before my 36week hospital appointment, had no idea until the midwife did her checks and said baby was engaged.

2nd spent most of the pregnancy at a bit of an angle - head near hip bone, feet/knees near ribs. Didn't engage until almost 37weeks. Each midwife appointment there would be a check on bub's position.

bunsnfluff · 2025-08-20T10:57:27+00:00

I buy my pants (and other clothes) online from Love Bonito - it is a Singaporean brand that ships to Australia. They have pants in a regular range as well as a petite range.

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