I don't know about tried and true but a doula-friend told me one of her clients was using the Epi-no, which is sold through acegraphics:
http://www.acegraphics.com.au/product/equip/be012.html I'm not sure what average women would make of the price at $179. Jodie On Sunday 01 February 2004 21:29, Fabian Mc Houl wrote: > Hi, my name is Rachel and I am a very new midwifery graduate. I am seeking > advice from you experienced folk who may be able to give me some tips on > minimising the risk of tears during birth. I have worked with many > different people who all have differing views on this matter and was > wondering if there are any tried and true methods out there. Obviously, > every woman is different and some will tear regardless, but I would love to > know that I am doing everything that I possibly can to minimise the risk. > Thanks, Rachel. > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------ > InterNet Australis > http://www.australis.com.au/ -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.