This helps the baby move more fluidly through the birth canal and does not force them out, which can cause tearing and the need for an episiotomy. (checkpregnancy.com)
There are many natural birth stories where these methods reduced tearing, the need for an episiotomy and ultimately shortened the after - delivery healing time. (pregnancy-info.net)
This will decrease your need for an episiotomy and lessen the chance of tearing naturally. (fitpregnancy.com)