If a perineal tear sustained during childbirth is not repaired, a woman will go on to develop complications. Subsequent treatment can be given, although this might not be entirely … [Read more...]
When Can I Claim For A Birth Injury?
If you have sustained a third or fourth degree tear during childbirth, you might be wondering whether you have been the innocent victim of medical negligence. In this article we explore this question, … [Read more...]
Treating Perineal Tears
When a patient sustains a perineal tear during a vaginal delivery, it must be repaired shortly after the birth. The nature of the repair will depend upon the severity of the tear. Treating first and … [Read more...]
Recovering From A Serious Perineal Tear
If you have suffered a third or fourth degree tear during childbirth, you will undoubtedly be interested about the prognosis for recovery and whether there is anything you can do to speed the healing … [Read more...]
Traumatic Cloaca From Childbirth
Traumatic cloaca is a rare but serious injury that can occur during a vaginal delivery. In this article we explore what traumatic cloaca is, how it should be treated, and what will happen if it is not … [Read more...]
Third Degree Tear From An Episiotomy
If you had a badly performed episiotomy and this caused a third degree tear to occur, you could be entitled to compensation. To find out more, you need to speak to a legal expert without delay. How … [Read more...]
Preventing Perineal Tears
Perineal tears are largely unpredictable, although there are a few ways in which to minimise the chance of a perineal tear happening. Can third and fourth degree tears be prevented? In the months … [Read more...]
A Midwife Failed To Diagnose My Third Degree Tear
If a midwife failed to diagnose your third degree tear, meaning the injury was only detected after you left hospital, you could be entitled to claim compensation for the pain and suffering you have … [Read more...]
Colostomy After Third Degree Tear
If doctors failed to diagnose your third or fourth degree tear and you now have a colostomy, you will be entitled to claim compensation for the terrible impact this has had on your life. Contact us … [Read more...]
Why Do Perineal Tears Happen During Childbirth?
During a vaginal delivery, the perineum (the area between the vaginal opening and the anus) will sustain a significant amount of trauma. Sometimes the perineum will stretch to such an extent during … [Read more...]
Types of Perineal Tear
There are different types of perineal tear which are categorised according to the severity of the injury. In this article we explain what a perineal tear is, the type of perineal tear and when you can … [Read more...]
Medical management of third degree tears
Perineal tears are a common occurrence during a vaginal delivery and they cannot necessarily be prevented. This may cause expectant mothers some concern, but for the most part a third degree tear will … [Read more...]
Diagnosing a Third Degree Tear After Delivery
A third degree tear should be diagnosed and treated shortly after the delivery of a baby, before a woman is discharged from hospital. If there is a failure to do so, there may be grounds for a medical … [Read more...]
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