The repair of an obstetric anal sphincter injury following the birth of a baby requires skill, experience and care. An incompetent or inadequate repair can leave the new mother with a lifetime of … [Read more...]
Psychological Impact of Perineal Injury
The psychological effect of a severe anal injury can be as bad as or worse than the physical impact. A successful claim for compensation may help to alleviate some problems and give a sense that … [Read more...]
Can Childbirth Cause Incontinence?
It seems strange to link giving birth to the possibility of a lifetime of wind and faecal incontinence but, without careful assessment by medical practitioners, this outcome is distinctly … [Read more...]
3rd Degree Tear Examinations
If you suffered a third degree tear during the birth of your baby, it should have been diagnosed at the time and repaired. If you received no examination and have been left with symptoms, you may be … [Read more...]
Episiotomies and Perineal Injury
Does an episiotomy prevent severe perineal trauma during childbirth or does it make it more likely? Perineal tears and an episiotomy A woman may suffer a tear to the area between her vagina and … [Read more...]
Recovering From Perineal Trauma
The long-term symptoms of perineal trauma caused by childbirth can be highly unpleasant and extremely debilitating. Accurate diagnosis and repair are crucial to increasing the chances of … [Read more...]
Will the Midwife Shortage Affect the Incidence of Birth Tears?
There seems to be a contradiction between the aims of the ‘Better Births’ initiative and the current crisis on midwife numbers. What impact will this have on the rate of perineal tears? The ‘Better … [Read more...]
Rectovaginal Fistula After Childbirth
A rectovaginal fistula must be one of the most miserable and debilitating physical problems a woman can experience. In contrast to the joy of giving birth to a new baby, the discovery that the … [Read more...]
Preventing Perineal Trauma: Current Thinking
Approximately 90% of women are thought to suffer perineal trauma during childbirth. What is the current thinking on how to reduce this statistic? Perineal trauma during childbirth Preventing any … [Read more...]
4TH Degree Tear Negligence
A 4th degree tear is the most severe form of obstetric anal sphincter injury which can happen during childbirth. Thankfully, it only occurs occasionally but its long-term effects can be seriously … [Read more...]
Unable to Control Wind After Third Degree Tear
An undiagnosed third degree tear or a misdiagnosed tear can leave a woman unable to control the passing of wind and have a significant impact on her life – personally, professionally and … [Read more...]
Vaginal Leakage after Perineal Tear Misdiagnosed
The thought of vaginal leakage and the associated embarrassment and practical problems it creates is distressing for any woman. For many women whose perineal injury during childbirth goes unrepaired, … [Read more...]
Examinations for Anal Sphincter Injuries
If you have suffered a third or fourth degree anal sphincter injury during childbirth but did not receive a thorough examination or diagnosis, you may be suffering some pretty appalling … [Read more...]
Can Diabetes Cause a Third Degree Tear?
A number of factors can increase the chances of suffering a severe perineal tear during childbirth. Unfortunately, diabetes can be a significant factor. Risk factors in perineal injury It is likely … [Read more...]
Misdiagnosis of Anal Damage in Childbirth
A failure to assess and diagnose anal damage following the birth of a child can blight the life of the mother and lead to significant claim for compensation for pain, suffering and on-going … [Read more...]
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