title: The perineum and the birth environment.
authors.forename: Melissa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schuppe
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006700:Home Childbirth / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D006875:Hydrotherapy / Q000379:methods; D007748:Labor Stage, Second / Q000502:physiology*; D022125:Lacerations / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008153:Lubrication; D008405:Massage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D008880:Midwifery / Q000379:methods*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D010502:Perineum / Q000293:injuries*; D011187:Posture; D011247:Pregnancy