Perineal massage in labour does not prevent trauma
Perineal massage in the second stage of labour has no effect on
perineal trauma or pain, or subsequent sexual, urinary or fecal
outcomes. In their randomised trial of this practice in 1300 women,
Stamp et al (p 1277) found that there was a slight reduction in third
degree tears in the massage group, but the study was not powered enough
to be certain. The two groups did not differ in any other of the
secondary outcomes measured or in adverse events, thus supporting the
practice of perineal massage in women who request it.
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