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2. Stretch the Perineum
Slowly inflate the balloon, as far as your
personal comfort level permits ( a slight
stinging sensation indicates stretch ) . Leave
the inflated balloon in the vagina for a pe-
riod of about ten minutes.
With this exercise the skin and muscles, the
perineal area, as well as the birth canal
are gradually and gently expanded.
The balloon size should be increased
gradually from one training session to the
next. However, you should always stay
within your personal comfort level.
By operating the air release valve you can
reduce the balloon size at any time. The
reading on the pressure display ( only
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the balloon size.
Do not rely on the pressure readings on
the pressure display in this training phase
- simply trust your body feeling.
3. Prepare for Birth
At the end of the stretch, relax your pelvic
floor muscles and allow the balloon to gen-
tly expel itself from the vagina. This simu-
lation of birth allows you to experience the
sensation of birth ahead of time.
) does not indicate
You can determine your training progress
with the measurement template included,
or use a tape measure ( A measurement
of the balloon size is possible only outside
the body ) .
Further Information
Sometimes the pelvic floor tension may be
intensified when letting the balloon glide
out. In the first training session we recom-
mend you reduce the size of the balloon
by letting a little air out to become familiar
with this exercise.
As your training progresses you will find it
easier to let the balloon glide out. Gradu-
ally increase the balloon diameter, build-
ing your confidence and strength.
Each session should not last longer than
30 minutes and not be performed more
than twice a day.
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Clean your
Delphine Plus
according to the method
described ( see section on "Cleaning and
Disinfecting" ) at the end of each training
session.
Each training session reduces the risk of
damage to your perineum during child-
birth. Optimum training is achieved when
the balloon has reached a diameter of 8-
10 cm ( 3-4 inches ) and can be glided out
while inflated after about two weeks of
training.
Once you have reached a balloon diam-
eter of 8-10 cm ( 3-4 inches ) you should
then focus on training the pelvic floor and
practising for the delivery phase.
It is not recommended, to further increase
the balloon size. A diameter of 10 cm ( 4
inches ) represents the approximate space
needed for delivering your baby.
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