Dam protection

As perineum is called an obstetric measure to the dam tissue in the birth of the child's head before you start tearing ( perineal tear preserve) or to keep the extent of the injury to a minimum.

As soon as the head stretches the perineal tissue, the midwife (or obstetrician) supports it with one hand. The other hand lies on the child's head and regulates its passage speed (so-called head brake). At the same time, the woman giving birth is instructed to push slowly and carefully. So the head can slowly be born over the perineum, which thus has enough time to stretch.

Warm dam compresses are also used in many places to prepare for dam protection. The warmth increases the elasticity of the dam tissue.

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