Perineal dilator

Perineal dilator

A perineal dilator is an inflatable bubble-like device used to prepare women for the experience of childbirth. The device, usually made out of silicone, is inserted into the vagina and inflated, and then pushed out. Use of the device allows gradual stretching of the perineum in order to prevent trauma to the perineum during childbirth. It also allows a woman to practice pushing an object out of the vagina. The device can be inflated to varying sizes up to the typical size of a fetus's head.

The use of a perineal dilator was reported in telephone interviews of Israeli women to reduce the rate of episiotomy. These results may be due to any combination of factors, including a shortening of labor due to giving women practice with pushing, stretching of the perineum, and empowering women to participate in the decision of whether or not to have an episiotomy. [ [http://www.epi-no.com/pdfs/experience_judy_slome.pdf] Judy Slome Cohain, "Perineal outcomes after practicing with a perineal dilator"]

One commercially available device, made by the German company Tecsana, is called the "Epi-no birth trainer", in reference to the fact that the device is intended to avoid the use of episiotomy. [ [http://www.avoidepisiotomy.com/corporate_profile_e.html Say "No!" to an Episiotomy! with Epi-No ] ] [ [http://www.epi-no.com/ EPI-NO | Home ] ]

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