| Perineal tears may occur during childbirth, but prevention starts with good nutrition, because tissue that is exposed to a good diet will have more elasticity. Learn about perineal massage starting at 36 weeks of pregnancy with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on perineal tears during childbirth. Expert: Michelle Collins Contact: www.vanderbiltnursemidwives.org Bio: Michelle Collins has more than 20 years of experience in the field of maternal-child health, first as a labor, delivery and pediatric nurse, and currently as a certified nurse-midwife. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge |