Make the right choices for your birth prep

Perineal massage is uncomfortable at first. That's not a warning to ignore it, it's useful information about what you're actually doing and why it gets easier. Here's what to expect, session by session.

You have made it to week 34. Your baby is about the size of a cantaloupe, your belly is definitely in the way, and birth is roughly 6 weeks away. This is the week most healthcare professionals recommend starting perineal massage — and it is also a great time to start pulling together the rest of your birth preparation.