Postpartum Start Here

Vaginal Tears and Episiotomy: Prevention and Healing

Overview When your skin is stretching during birth, it can tear. It is common for first-time mothers…

Prep Preparing for Birth

Perineal Massage to Prevent Tearing

Overview Your perineum is the area between your vaginal opening and your rectum. This area stretches during…

Birth Interventions

Interventions

Overview An intervention is any procedure performed by a care provider, usually a doctor or midwife, that…

Birth Recovery Postpartum

Postpartum Healing Pads (Padsicles)

Overview It is common to have some discomfort in your vaginal area and perineum after having a…