Bio Oil and the Perineum (some TMI)
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Topic: Bio Oil and the Perineum (some TMI)
Posted By: 2boysnbug
Subject: Bio Oil and the Perineum (some TMI)
Date Posted: 20 July 2009 at 1:18pm
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Hi all. have been instructed to get my Perineum ready for the pending birth of #2 baby... i didnt tear with the last birth but being that i am having a homebirth the midwife doesnt want to use too many interventions ie episiotomy etc if really really needed. would it be ok to put Bio-Oil down there when massaging the area? or should i stick with good old oil? what are others using?
------------- DS1 (20.11.06) 5 years DS2 (15.09.09) 2 years http://www.beginnerbaby.com/ticker/"> 
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Posted By: FreeSpirit
Date Posted: 20 July 2009 at 1:37pm
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I wouldn't use bio oil because of the chemicals in it on that area, apricot kernal oil would be really good for the job, or you could use good old KY. ------------- http://www.babysfirstsite.com"> 
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Posted By: Katep
Date Posted: 20 July 2009 at 1:46pm
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No I wouldn't use bio oli either...it's more expensive too. I used good old KY...although I only did it once as did not like it. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 20 July 2009 at 4:19pm
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I used the Almond Oil that I had bought the baby for baby massages after it was born. It is a lightly textured oil and is completely natural so thought it was "safe" for down there lol!
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Posted By: HuntersMama
Date Posted: 20 July 2009 at 5:38pm
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Any kind of natural oil should be ok, e.g almond, olive, apricot etc. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: sassysas
Date Posted: 20 July 2009 at 6:30pm
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Ive been using good old Olive Oil! ------------- Due 11 Aug with first baby |
Posted By: Red
Date Posted: 20 July 2009 at 7:53pm
| Light Olive Oil is okay or Sweet Almond Oil. |
Posted By: 2boysnbug
Date Posted: 20 July 2009 at 8:49pm
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Thanks ladies- this is good to know :-) ------------- DS1 (20.11.06) 5 years DS2 (15.09.09) 2 years http://www.beginnerbaby.com/ticker/">
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Posted By: DonnaB
Date Posted: 29 July 2009 at 1:21pm
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Ha - that is a good question Tracy, glad I found this on the forum. I was going to just use Baby Oil but guess that has as many chems in it as Bio Oil so will grab myself a big bottle of Olive Oil..
Guess it wouldn't matter if it were Pams or Lupo's..??? LOL Good luck with the perinium massage..! I tore last time sadly so trying it too.. MW recommended a device called an Epi No but $200 out of our budget..! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Katep
Date Posted: 30 July 2009 at 1:39pm
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I would pay $200 to not tear the way I did!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: tiptoes
Date Posted: 30 July 2009 at 3:47pm
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How often do you need to do it? ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">  
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Posted By: Tigerish
Date Posted: 30 July 2009 at 11:29pm
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I've been recommended to do it twice a day from 34 weeks. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Aquarius
Date Posted: 01 August 2009 at 1:45pm
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gosh its hard to do...
not the easiest place to get to..i use bio oil.. it is dear but worth it..may have chemicals but i can honestly say i eat worse  ------------- http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timers/"> 
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Posted By: SaffronLady
Date Posted: 01 August 2009 at 2:10pm
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Stick with natural oils if you can - flaxseed is another one that has not been mentioned already.
I have been given information with a "how to" guide by our natural birthing teacher. There must be heaps of info on the net though. I havn't started yet but i think it mentions a slow sweeping motion from side to side - about your thumbs length inside. and slight pressure. DH is a bit unsure about possibly hurting me but overall is really looking forward to experimenting !! Boys aye! ------------- http://mummade.co.nz">Go to MumMade   
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