If you have become incontinent after giving birth, you will want to know why this has happened and if there is anything you can do about it. Urinary incontinence after birth During pregnancy and … [Read more...]
How To Claim For A Birth Injury
If you are thinking of claiming for a third or fourth degree tear, you need to speak to a legal expert without delay. Expert legal advice for third degree tears Third and fourth degree tears are … [Read more...]
How Much Compensation For A Third Degree Tear?
If your third degree tear was not diagnosed and treated shortly after childbirth, you could be entitled to claim compensation for the pain and suffering you have experienced. To find out more, please … [Read more...]
Third Degree Tear Claims: FAQs
Here we look at some of the most frequently asked questions in relation to third degree tear claims. Can I claim for a third degree tear? If you have suffered wrongful injury as a result of … [Read more...]
Third Degree Tear Risk Factors
In this article we explore who is most likely to sustain a third degree tear, explaining the factors that increase the risk of a severe perineal tear. What increases the risk of a third degree … [Read more...]
Digital Rectal Examinations After Birth
After a woman has given birth, she must be examined to check whether or not she has sustained a tear. This must include a digital rectal examination. Why is an examination needed? During a vaginal … [Read more...]
Fourth Degree Tear Definition
A fourth degree tear is a severe perineal injury sustained by a woman during childbirth. In this article we explore fourth degree tears in more detail. Perineal tears during childbirth The perineum … [Read more...]
Does An Episiotomy Prevent A Tear?
Previously it was thought that episiotomies prevented the risk of perineal tears during childbirth. Now it is largely agreed that the reverse is true, with the risk being especially prevalent if a … [Read more...]
Poor Repair Of A Third Degree Tear
If your third degree tear was repaired to a poor standard, you could be entitled to claim compensation for the damage this has caused you. To find out more, get in touch with a medical negligence … [Read more...]
Third Degree Tears: Failure To Perform An Examination
If you did not have an examination after giving birth, meaning your third degree tear was missed, you will be considered the innocent victim of medical negligence. This means you could be entitled to … [Read more...]
Episiotomy Complications
Research suggests that episiotomies increase the risk of a third degree tear. If the injury is not properly repaired, it can lead to further complications. Episiotomies and third degree tears An … [Read more...]
Compensation For A Missed Third Degree Tear
If your third degree tear was initially missed by medical professionals, you could be legally entitled to pursue a medical negligence claim. If successful, you will be awarded compensation for the … [Read more...]
Wrongly Diagnosed Perineal Tears
If you were diagnosed with a first or second degree tear, but you actually had a third or fourth degree tear, you could be entitled to claim compensation for the pain and suffering this has caused … [Read more...]
Third Degree Tear Repair
A third degree tear is a serious perineal tear sustained during a vaginal delivery. It must be repaired soon after the birth if a patient is to make a full recovery. Repairing a third degree tear A … [Read more...]
Giving Birth After A Third Degree Tear
If you have had a third degree tear, you may be worried about having another vaginal delivery in the future. In this article we explore what advice is given to women regarding future deliveries after … [Read more...]