OHbaby! Forums : Stretching - definitely TMI https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:45:59 +0000 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:36:43 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4435 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : Argggh stretch marks - I had none...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86660&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86660 Author: busymum
Subject: 4435
Posted: 15 November 2006 at 1:36pm

Argggh stretch marks - I had none for my first pregnancy. Not a single one. And I hadn't even had time (or bother) for oils etc. Then Hannah was born and within the week I got all the stretch marks - from shrinking! LOL

Vix I know what you mean, it's nice to be semi-anonymous in a way and you can ask all sorts of funny sounding questions which I wouldn't dare ask in person ]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:36:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86660&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86660 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : I tried it twice and it just hurt...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86647&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86647 Author: Andie
Subject: 4435
Posted: 15 November 2006 at 1:16pm

I tried it twice and it just hurt a bit.  Ella had a larger than average head, and after an hour and a half of pushing I narrowly avoided an episiotomy, and only had a 1st-deg tear and a nasty graze (which the stretching wouldn't have helped avoid anyway).  Somehow I doubt that doing the stretching massage would have prevented that.  I think labouring in the bath is what saved me from needing more stitches!  ]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:16:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86647&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86647 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : I had a go, but found it hurt,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86631&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86631 Author: Kellz
Subject: 4435
Posted: 15 November 2006 at 12:46pm

I had a go, but found it hurt, even in the bath. Midwife said to do it with olive oil, but I never tired that!

Vix,..I used Bio Oil right through my pregnacy from about 13 weeks, on my belly and hips after my shower in the morning. I also used Cocoa butter mosituriser on my belly before bed. No stretch marks on my belly or hips at all,...but lots on my boobs! So I would start oiling them too if I was u! ]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:46:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86631&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86631 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : My M/W suggested it I said ewww...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86626&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86626 Author: 11111
Subject: 4435
Posted: 15 November 2006 at 12:29pm

My M/W suggested it I said ewww ick, but hubby was keen so he had a go a few time's Ithink it helped , but I am such a prude there was no way I would do it. ]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:29:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86626&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86626 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : How far along are you Vix? I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86625&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86625 Author: caraMel
Subject: 4435
Posted: 15 November 2006 at 12:28pm

How far along are you Vix?
I was told not to use EPO until after 36 weeks as there is a small risk of it causing early labour. (Just in case you're not that far yet )]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:28:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86625&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86625 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : Well oh my im learning so many...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86611&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86611 Author: Vixsta
Subject: 4435
Posted: 15 November 2006 at 12:08pm

Well oh my im learning so many things about my self and us ladys which i suppose i have supressed until now i suppose by the end of it i will have no dignity anyway, I suppose you yak with your girlfriends but how offten is it about the iky stuff not really ever in my case so this is a real eye opener for me have been using bio oil on my tummy as for fear for streck marks and now im thinking i should be doing a bit more than my tummy and start on the boobys and hips so now i have to think about using some EPO in there to gees all these things i never knew about and theres no were but places like this to tell you what you need to do

Good on you girls

Vix ]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:08:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86611&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86611 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : I used to be a prude until I got...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86494&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86494 Author: MyMinis
Subject: 4435
Posted: 15 November 2006 at 8:23am

I used to be a prude until I got pregnant and had a baby lol.
I guess I just got used to talking about things I wasnt used to.
]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:23:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86494&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86494 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : LOL, yup once a day! If its of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86463&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86463 Author: caraMel
Subject: 4435
Posted: 15 November 2006 at 5:01am

LOL, yup once a day!
If its of any comfort, I only did it for maybe 2 or 3 minutes a day and it wasn't sore ]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2006 05:01:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86463&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86463 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : I was told every day sorry ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86438&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86438 Author: Jennz
Subject: 4435
Posted: 14 November 2006 at 9:34pm

I was told every day sorry ]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:34:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86438&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86438 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : lol Kellz Does anyone remember...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86401&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86401 Author: busymum
Subject: 4435
Posted: 14 November 2006 at 7:59pm

lol Kellz

Does anyone remember how often you're supposed to "do it"? Once a day... once a week? Please say once every two months hehe ]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:59:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86401&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86401 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : Busymun,..Im healing up pretty...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86237&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86237 Author: Kellz
Subject: 4435
Posted: 14 November 2006 at 8:57am

Busymun,..Im healing up pretty well now thanks. I did make the mistake of having a look in the mirror after about a week,..nasty,..nasty mistake ]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:57:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86237&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86237 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : I think its alot to do with genetics-...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86213&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86213 Author: Jennz
Subject: 4435
Posted: 14 November 2006 at 7:24am

I think its alot to do with genetics- some people stretch better than others. Some get strech marks and some don't- they have better skin elasticity. I think like how they say that using stretch mark cream can lessen the severity of the marks you get, the perenium massage probably lessens the severity of the tear but if you're going to tear alot you will probably still tear.
I did it first time around with DD- I used KY as thats what my midwife recommended. Its was horrible but DH thought it was hilarious. Seemed to work ok as I only had 1 small tear. Will do it again in case it did help as I would much rather do that than be ripped to bits!

I am a total prude! I saw this thread days ago and didn't want to read it because I was worried it would be gross- its silly because I always end up answering the gross ones anyway ]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2006 07:24:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86213&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86213 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : Ooooh Kellz my SIL had something...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86122&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86122 Author: busymum
Subject: 4435
Posted: 13 November 2006 at 7:10pm

Ooooh Kellz my SIL had something like that. Is it feeling okay yet? (I note your bub is 3 weeks)]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2006 19:10:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86122&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86122 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : I didnt do it and was fine, had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86088&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86088 Author: my2angels
Subject: 4435
Posted: 13 November 2006 at 5:03pm

I didnt do it and was fine, had no probs and only minor tearing, didnt even feel it during or after]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:03:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86088&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86088 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : Thanks Becca ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86067&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86067 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 4435
Posted: 13 November 2006 at 3:56pm

Thanks Becca]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2006 15:56:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86067&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86067 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : EPO = Evening Primrose Oil Sorry,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86059&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86059 Author: daikini
Subject: 4435
Posted: 13 November 2006 at 3:45pm

EPO = Evening Primrose Oil

Sorry, no ideas or advice... and yeah, TMI caught my eye ]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2006 15:45:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86059&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86059 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : mummy_becks wrote: I have heard...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86052&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86052 Author: MyMinis
Subject: 4435
Posted: 13 November 2006 at 3:34pm

Originally posted by mummy_becks mummy_becks wrote:


I have heard of woman inserting a tampon soaked in EPO to help bring on labour as well and one said it was under advise of her MW.



Whats EPO?

I'm always curious when I see TMI too KAz ]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2006 15:34:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86052&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86052 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : likewise i have no idea...just...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86014&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86014 Author: Kazzle
Subject: 4435
Posted: 13 November 2006 at 2:50pm

likewise i have no idea...just wanted to confirm that the TMI made me look
]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:50:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86014&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86014 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : My MW advised me to do it and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86011&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86011 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 4435
Posted: 13 November 2006 at 2:37pm

My MW advised me to do it and she reakoned that me doing it was probably the reason I had no cuts or tears at all. I did it in the bath so that it was done out of the way. I am going to do it again for this time round as well.

I have heard of woman inserting a tampon soaked in EPO to help bring on labour as well and one said it was under advise of her MW.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:37:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86011&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86011 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : I have no idea about the stretching...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86001&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86001 Author: Paws
Subject: 4435
Posted: 13 November 2006 at 2:17pm

I have no idea about the stretching but yup TMI always make me check out the thread!!! ]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:17:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=86001&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#86001 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : I did it a few times, but midwife...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=85976&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#85976 Author: Kellz
Subject: 4435
Posted: 13 November 2006 at 1:00pm

I did it a few times, but midwife said not to bother. Unfortunatly the perinium is not the only part that can tear. I ended up with 3 tears, only one of which was my periniem,..so even if I had done it, it wouldnt have stopped my labia, or vagina tearing anyway. ( sorry if TMI!)]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2006 13:00:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=85976&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#85976 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : Yeah doing it in the bath sounds...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=85969&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#85969 Author: MyMinis
Subject: 4435
Posted: 13 November 2006 at 12:31pm

Yeah doing it in the bath sounds a lot better.
Haleighs head got stuck during labour thats why I had an episiotomy and forceps delivery.]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2006 12:31:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=85969&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#85969 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : aimeejoy wrote:I thought it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=85958&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#85958 Author: busymum
Subject: 4435
Posted: 13 November 2006 at 12:10pm

Originally posted by aimeejoy aimeejoy wrote:

I thought it was more to do with the babies head size and position, esp after 3 babies!!


I think I should probably clarify that Hannah was c/s so I have actually only pushed one bubba out and she was 8lb 4oz. Things stalled a bit during pushing, I just could not get her head out... hence the episiotomy.

I think I might do it religiously this time, then if it doesn't work I never have to think about it again! CaraMel's idea of doing it in the bath seems heaps better than anything else so far....]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2006 12:10:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=85958&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#85958 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : My midwife told me to do it and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=85934&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#85934 Author: MyMinis
Subject: 4435
Posted: 13 November 2006 at 10:54am

My midwife told me to do it and I didnt, but even if I hadve done it I ended up with a forceps delivery so I was having an episiotomy no matter what lol.
I have heard form some people it works but also I know of others who did it and tore badly. So I guess it all to do with your body. ]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2006 10:54:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=85934&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#85934 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : LOL! My midwife advised me to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=85885&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#85885 Author: caraMel
Subject: 4435
Posted: 13 November 2006 at 2:44am

LOL!
My midwife advised me to do it as I'd had a complicated tear the first time and was keen to do anything to avoid a second one.
I was a bit grossed out but I found that doing it in the bath made it easier.
I also did the EPO up my fufu twice a day (with liners in!) from 36 weeks on. I really think that makes a difference, as everyone I know who has done it has had no tears.]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2006 02:44:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=85885&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#85885 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : lol, my midwife told me it was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=85864&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#85864 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 4435
Posted: 12 November 2006 at 9:43pm

lol, my midwife told me it was a load of bollocks and not to waste my time. Although she did tell me to insert evening primrose oil tablets up my foo foo, to ripen the cervix. Which of course i did. If you try that only do it at night and wear granny undies. YUCK]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2006 21:43:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=85864&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#85864 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : Ick no. And Maya and Mercedes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=85860&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#85860 Author: Maya
Subject: 4435
Posted: 12 November 2006 at 9:36pm

Ick no. And Maya and Mercedes had giant heads, and I had no stitches with Maya and only one after the twins.

Not sure about whether it helps after an episiotomy but after reading a recommendation you use olive oil to do the massage in a pregnancy book I decided definitely too ick for me.]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2006 21:36:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=85860&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#85860 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : he he me three!! I thought the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=85856&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#85856 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 4435
Posted: 12 November 2006 at 9:12pm

he he me three!! I thought the researchsaid it didnt make much difference? I didnt do it and I had no problems, I thought it was more to do with the babies head size and position, esp after 3 babies!! ]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2006 21:12:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=85856&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#85856 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : Me too, Nikki, and sorry, i can&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=85842&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#85842 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 4435
Posted: 12 November 2006 at 8:32pm

Me too, Nikki, and sorry, i can't help, either..]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2006 20:32:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=85842&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#85842 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : Sorry no help... but did want...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=85838&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#85838 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 4435
Posted: 12 November 2006 at 8:22pm

Sorry no help... but did want to confirm that TMI in the subject heading atleast attracts me. How sad is that?]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2006 20:22:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=85838&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#85838 <![CDATA[Stretching - definitely TMI : (Does putting TMI at the top make...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=85837&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#85837 Author: busymum
Subject: 4435
Posted: 12 November 2006 at 8:20pm

(Does putting TMI at the top make more people look? Haha I'm like that )

My m/w has started reminding me that I should be doing some perineum stretching (ick) in prep for the birth of this little bub, especially since I had an episiotomy with #2.

My question: did you do it and do you think it works? I think I need some convincing to get past the "ick" and just do it... especially since I *did* do it in prep last time ]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2006 20:20:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4435&PID=85837&title=stretching-definitely-tmi#85837