Studies show that perineal
massage reduces your chance of tearing during birth. Just rub sunflower, olive
oil, vitamin E
oil or coconut oil into the skin between your vagina and anus once or twice a day, starting from around 34 weeks onwards. Place your (or your partner's) thumbs shallowly into your vagina (no more than three to four centimetres) and press the perineal floor down towards the bowel and to both sides until you feel a slight burning or stretching sensation.