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Tips for a quicker, easier labor: dates, perineal massage, and prenatal workouts!

In this short-form video on The Pregnancy Nurse® YouTube channel, Hilary Erickson, a registered nurse specializing in pregnancy, provides evidence-based tips for potentially making labor quicker and easier. The video opens with Hilary addressing how to shorten and ease labor, referencing an unnamed video about not comparing oneself during pregnancy. Hilary then highlights three evidence-supported practices: Eating Dates: Consuming six dates a day for approximately four weeks might help in softening the cervix, reducing the likelihood of needing an induction, and advancing cervical readiness for labor. Perineal Massage: This practice can decrease the need for an episiotomy, reduce the risk of third and fourth-degree tears, and minimize postpartum pain in the birth canal area. Hilary also mentions she has articles that include detailed guides and studies on how to perform perineal massage. Continuing to Work Out: Engaging in exercises like squats can help open the pelvis and facilitate the baby's descent better than other activities such as walking or sitting. However, she advises checking with a healthcare provider before beginning any workout routine. Lastly, Hilary invites viewers to share their thoughts and experiences in the comments, asking if they are worried about making labor faster or easier and what they are doing to achieve that.