Over the course of 2017, the OASI Care Bundle Project was introduced across England, region by region, aiming to reduce the occurrence of severe perineal tears in women giving birth. What does it … [Read more...]
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Why Do I have A Fistula After Childbirth?
To discover that you have a fistula after giving birth can be pretty shocking. It can also lead to some appalling and life-changing symptoms. Why does this happen? What is a fistula? A fistula is an … [Read more...]
Third Degree Tear after Forceps Delivery
An instrumental delivery can increase the chances of a perineal tear and should alert midwives and obstetricians to this possibility. What are perineal tears? Perineal tears during childbirth are … [Read more...]
Who’s At Risk of a Severe Birth Tear?
It is not uncommon for a woman to experience a tear to the perineum during vaginal childbirth but some women are more susceptible to this injury than others. What is a birth tear? A birth tear is an … [Read more...]
Long-term Symptoms of Perineal Tears
When a perineal tear is missed by medical professionals, what does the future hold for the injured woman? Perineal tears Perineal tears are a common occurrence in vaginal childbirth as the baby … [Read more...]
Did an Epidural Cause My 3rd Degree Tear?
An epidural for pain relief during childbirth has traditionally been thought to cause a longer second stage of labour and a greater need for the delivery to be assisted with either forceps or a … [Read more...]
My 4th Degree Tear Was Missed
Was your 4th degree tear missed by a midwife or doctor? It should have been diagnosed soon after you gave birth and a repair carried out immediately. If you did not receive this standard of care, … [Read more...]
Obstetric Perineal Trauma
Obstetric perineal trauma is common when giving birth vaginally. For the best outcome, the tear needs to be diagnosed and repaired at the time of injury. If there is a failure to provide this standard … [Read more...]
Faeces Coming From Vagina After Giving Birth
Are you passing faeces from your vagina since giving birth to your baby? If so you could have a recto-vaginal fistula. This will need to be repaired surgically. Passing faeces from vagina Passing … [Read more...]
Claiming for Mismanaged Birth
If you or your child has been harmed because of a mismanaged birth, you need to talk to a solicitor about pursuing a compensation claim. To talk to a legal expert about suing the hospital where you … [Read more...]
Compensation Solicitors Bristol – Birth Injuries
If you want to sue a medical practitioner or hospital, you will need the help of a specialist clinical negligence lawyer. To speak to a solicitor about claiming compensation for injuries sustained … [Read more...]
Outcome After Secondary Sphincter Repair
An obstetric sphincter injury is supposed to be repaired shortly after the birth. If for any reason this does not happen, a patient may need to undergo surgery at a later date. This is called a … [Read more...]
Compensation for Birth Tear Bath Solicitor
To discuss claiming compensation for a perineal tear sustained while giving birth, please get in touch with us at Glynns Solicitors. We have a dedicated team of clinical negligence lawyers with … [Read more...]
Tear From Vagina To Anus
A perineal tear that extends from the vagina to the anus is called a fourth degree tear. It is the most severe type of perineal injury that can be sustained during childbirth. Fourth degree tear A … [Read more...]
Macrosomia and 3rd Degree Tear
Macrosomia is the medical term for a newborn baby who weighs more than 8lb 13oz. Macrosomia can make a vaginal birth difficult and can increase the risk of shoulder dystocia and a severe perineal … [Read more...]
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