title: Everything you need to know to prevent perineal tearing.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bruce
mesh_terms: D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects; D004841:Episiotomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006700:Home Childbirth / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007748:Labor Stage, Second / Q000502:physiology* / Q000523:psychology; D022125:Lacerations / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008405:Massage / Q000379:methods; D008880:Midwifery / Q000379:methods*; D009752:Nutritional Status; D010502:Perineum / Q000293:injuries* / Q000502:physiology; D011187:Posture; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors