What Frequency of EPI-NO Childbirth Training (preparing the perineum) is recommended?
It is recommended that EPI-NO be used once or twice daily, 10 to 20 minutes for each training session of 3 to 4 dilation cycles. Can EPI-NO training over-expand the vagina? No, quite the contrary. By gradually and naturally stretching the perineum as a precautionary measure it is possible to avoid long-term perineal damage. When you pull a tight sweater over your head, the neck expands and returns to its original shape. Similarly, during childbirth the opening of the vagina must expand to allow the passage of the baby’s head. The EPI-NO training accustoms the vagina to the stretching required in childbirth and facilitates its return to normal. Can EPI-NO be used if the woman already has had a previous episiotomy or a perineal tear? Yes. The EPI-NO training stimulates blood circulation and the muscles. This can make scar tissue more flexible and easier to stretch. If a woman experiences local pain and discomfort she should consult her physician before commencing training. What are the s
