Can perineum massage break your water?

[Alicia Renee]

I was taken a shower and i decided to try the massage I'm 31 wks and i was taken a real hot shower and while doing the massage i noticed a cooler water feeling rush into my hands sorry TMI. it's been over a couple hrs since then though but i was wondering can that massage break your water??
Since then my baby hasn't moved as much, so i try poking at her to see if shes still okay she will move when i poke.

 

[blondeee]

well , your water could break regardless, if your really concerned call your doctor they will do an ultrasound and check your fluid levels.

 

[Ferrochi]

When you're ready to induce labor, go see a Professional Massage Therapist to receive a Reflexology Treatment because there are points on the foot that when massaged can induce labor.

........and stay away from utilize heat treatments. Pregnant women are not suppose to take REALLY HOT SHOWER , it's not good for the baby.

 

[Not A Supermum!]

No, massage shouldn't do this but it could still have happened anyway. Put a pad on and see if you are leaking at all, and I would consider going to the hospital for a check, they can find out quickly if it was your waters.

 

[bethwood082]

i don't think your water broke. if it did then you would be leaking "water" all day long. u would know if your water break, besides its too early. babies aren't full term until 38 wks at least.

 

[Marilee C]

Do not take very hot showers when you're pregnant. You can boil your baby alive.
If you broke your water you'd probably be in labor right now and feeling contractions. Just make sure that she is still moving and use safer showering practices. You still have a few weeks to go until you're supposed to deliver so just be patient. You should also be 34 weeks pregnant before starting perineum massage - and you don't even need to be in the shower to do it. Here is a walkthrough for when you're ready to try this again...
1. Lubricate your fingers well with oil or water-soluble jelly (make sure your fingernails are short). Some people recommend wheat germ oil, available at health food stores, because of its high vitamin E content, but other vegetable oils, such as olive oil or water-based lubricants such as K-Y jelly can also be used. Do not use mineral oil or petroleum jelly. Wash your hands before dipping into the lubricant again.

2. Rub enough oil or jelly into the perineum to allow your fingers to move smoothly over the tissue and lower vaginal wall.

3. If you are doing the massage yourself, it is probably easiest to use your thumb. Your partner can use his index fingers. Put the fingers or thumb well inside the vagina (up to the second knuckle); move them upward along the sides of the vagina in a rhythmic U or sling-type movement. This movement will stretch the vaginal tissue (mucosa), the muscles surrounding the vagina, and the skin of the perineum. You can also massage by rubbing the skin of the perineum between the thumb and forefinger (thumb on the inside, finger on the outside or vice versa). In the beginning, you will feel tight, but with time and practice, the tissue will relax and stretch.

4. Concentrate on relaxing your muscles as you apply pressure. As you become comfortable massaging, increase the pressure just enough to make the perineum begin to sting from the stretching. (This same stinging sensation occurs as the baby’s head is being born at the end of the pushing stage.)

5. It is recommended to do this massage for 5-10 minutes daily from the 34th or 35th week of pregnancy until labor. Check with your caregiver if you have questions.

 

[Emmy's mummy]

That can't break your water, you perineum is nowhere near your cervix. I don't know what the water rush feeling was, has anything come out since? Honestly if your worried about your water leaking, or the baby's movements, they are used to this at your birth clinic. Just have the midwife check you over.

 

[Spice Man]

SeeA DR. you are due

 

[♥Noah is 1!♥]

if you don't notice anymore fluid leaking when you move around since the initial feeling that your water broke then it probably was not.