

REPLAY: EBB 218 - The Evidence on Perineal Massage during Labor with Dr. Rebecca Dekker
Can perineal massage during the pushing phase of labor really prevent tears? In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker takes a close look at the research to uncover whether this technique truly helps reduce perineal trauma during childbirth. She explains how health care staff provide perineal massage during labor, breaks…
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