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REDUCE TEARING

@mariasteixeira_

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Why it worked

The video provides valuable, practical information for a specific audience (pregnant individuals preparing for labor) in a clear and concise visual format. The use of on-screen text for exercise names and durations makes it easy to follow and replicate, while the creator's focus on a niche but important topic likely resonated with viewers seeking such content.

Summary

A pregnant woman demonstrates a series of stretches and poses designed to prepare her body for labor. The video shows exercises such as frog hold, hip flexor and hamstring stretch, adductor rockbacks, deep squat, half baby pose, puppy pose, and child's pose, with on-screen text indicating the duration for each.

Structure

1Introduction to birth prep stretches
2Frog Hold
3Hip Flexor + Hamstring Stretch
4Adductor Rockbacks
5Deep Squat
6Half Baby Pose
7Puppy Pose + Internal Rotation
8Child's Pose

On-screen text

REDUCE TEARING BIRTH PREP STRETCH Frog Hold 60 sec Hip Flexor + Hamstring Stretch 60 sec each side Adductor Rockbacks 60 sec each side Deep Squat 60 sec Half Baby Pose 60 sec each side Puppy Pose + Internal Rotation 60 sec Child's Pose 60 sec

Original caption

Preparing your body for labor is a mixture of strength and learning how to relax, breathe, and create space. ⭐️ These stretches are part of my labor prep routine to help promote pelvic floor and perineal mobility and prepare the tissues for the stretching they may experience. ✨ Deep, slow breathing is just as important as the stretch itself. With each inhale, focus on relaxing and gently lengthening the pelvic floor rather than holding tension. 🤍 Research on perineal massage suggests it may reduce the likelihood of severe perineal trauma, particularly for first time vaginal births but no stretch or technique can guarantee that you won’t tear. 👉🏻 I’m incorporating everything I’m learning into my StrongHER Pregnancy Program, including strength training, Pilates, pelvic floor work, mobility, and labor preparation.