Third degree tears are when the perineum, vaginal wall and anal sphincter tear during vaginal delivery. In this article we explore why third degree tears happen and if anything can be done to prevent … [Read more...]
Repairing a Fourth Degree Tear
If your fourth degree tear was not diagnosed and repaired after you gave birth, you could be entitled to claim compensation for medical negligence. Contact us today for more information. Assessment … [Read more...]
Rectovaginal Fistula After Fourth Degree Tear
If you develop a rectovaginal fistula after childbirth, have you been the innocent victim of medical error? What is a rectovaginal fistula? A rectovaginal fistula is when a channel develops between … [Read more...]
Psychological Disorders After Birth
After going through a traumatic birth, it is possible that a woman will develop psychological problems. This will normally be exacerbated by any physical complications that have been sustained as a … [Read more...]
How Common Are Fourth Degree Tears?
While fourth degree tears are not common in the UK, they can affect women giving birth by way of vaginal delivery. Who will get a fourth degree tear? A fourth degree tear is when the perineum, anal … [Read more...]
Have I Run Out of Time to Make A Claim?
If you are hoping to pursue a claim for a birth injury, you need to begin court proceedings within three years of the negligent event. Time limits for medical negligence claims Medical negligence … [Read more...]
Are Third Degree Tears Unavoidable?
A third degree tear is a type of perineal tear that can be sustained by a woman during a vaginal delivery. But can third degree tears be prevented, or is it an unavoidable and natural part of … [Read more...]
What Are Third Degree Tears?
Third degree tears are a type of perineal injury sustained during the vaginal delivery of a baby. What is a third degree tear? A third degree tear is a perineal injury that can be suffered by a … [Read more...]
Labour After Third Degree Tears
If you have suffered a third degree tear while giving birth, will you be able to give birth naturally in the future? In this article we explore this question, suggesting whether you will be able to … [Read more...]
How Common Are Third Degree Tears?
A third degree tear is an uncommon type of perineal injury. But just how often do third degree tears happen, and can anything be done to prevent them? How often do third degree tears happen? In … [Read more...]
3rd and 4th Degree Tears
Third and fourth degree tears are types of perineal injury that can be sustained by a woman while giving birth. Perineal tears Not all women will experience a perineal tear while giving birth. Of … [Read more...]
Repairing Perineal Tears
The type of repair required for a perineal tear will depend upon the injury that has been sustained. First and second degree tears First and second degree tears are more minor injuries. A first … [Read more...]
Incontinence of Faeces After Birth
If you have become incontinent of faeces since giving birth, what options are available to you? Treating faecal incontinence The anal sphincters can be damaged during child birth, as can the … [Read more...]
Delayed Treatment of a Fourth Degree Tear
A fourth degree tear should be diagnosed and treated shortly after the injury occurs. Sadly, this level of care is not always achieved – normally because medical practitioners fail to make an … [Read more...]
Anal sphincter dysfunction
If you have been left with a defect in your anal sphincter after birth, is medical error to blame? Symptoms of anal sphincter dysfunction The anus has two sphincters: the external anal sphincter and … [Read more...]
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