After a third degree tear, a patient may experience a loss of normal function. There are normally three main complaints: bowel dysfunction, bladder dysfunction and sexual dysfunction. Bowel … [Read more...]
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Unable To Control The Passing Of Wind After Birth
Controlling the passing of wind can be difficult after giving birth. This should resolve with time, although some women with a sphincter defect may continue to experience problems. Incontinence of … [Read more...]
Faecal Urgency After Birth
After giving birth it is not unusual to experience faecal urgency. But if this continues in the long-term, it is important to seek medical attention as there could be an unrepaired tear. Faecal … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Time Limits for 3rd Degree Tear Claims
As with all medical negligence claims, birth injury claims are subject to certain time limits. In this article we explore these times limits, explaining how long you have, the exceptions to the rule, … [Read more...]
Special Damages for Birth Injury Claims
If your birth injury claim is successful, you will be awarded a sum of compensation. This settlement will include any money you have lost as a result of the negligence. What are special … [Read more...]
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