A 3rd degree tear must be treated in theatre by an experienced surgeon. The appropriate technique must also be used to ensure success. If your 3rd degree tear was repaired inadequately, resulting … [Read more...]
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My Tear Was Not Stitched After Giving Birth
If your tear was not stitched after you gave birth because doctors/midwives failed to diagnose the injury, you could be entitled to claim compensation. For more information, you need to talk to a … [Read more...]
Perineal Tears: How Much Compensation for Medical Negligence?
If your medical negligence claim is successful, you will be given a sum of money which acts as a form of compensation. But how much compensation for medical negligence will you receive? Claiming for … [Read more...]
3rd Degree Tears in Childbirth
Perineal tears are a natural consequence of childbirth. A 3rd degree tear is a type of perineal tear. Tears during childbirth If you give birth by way of vaginal delivery, you run the risk of … [Read more...]
Third Degree Tears Bristol
To claim for a 3rd degree tear, you need to talk to a lawyer who specialises in clinical negligence law and, more specifically, perineal injury claims. Bristol solicitors for birth injury claims A … [Read more...]
Perineal Tear Solicitors Bath
If you are looking for a solicitor near Bath who deals with perineal tear claims (including 3rd and 4th degree tear claims), please contact us today. We are located just outside of Bath and specialise … [Read more...]
How To Claim For A Third Degree Tear
If your third degree tear was negligently managed by medical practitioners, you need to talk to a solicitor about claiming compensation. Can I claim for 3rd degree tear? A 3rd degree tear is a … [Read more...]
How To Recover From A 3rd Degree Tear
Before leaving hospital, nursing staff should provide advice about the recovery process of 3rd degree tears, suggesting what steps should be taken to promote healing. Recovering from third degree … [Read more...]
Does Episiotomy Prevent 3rd Degree Tears?
An episiotomy does not prevent a third degree tear. In fact, if the episiotomy is not performed properly, it can materially contribute towards a tear. Does an episiotomy prevent a tear? In the … [Read more...]
Can A 3rd Degree Tear Be Avoided?
A 3rd degree tear cannot be avoided, although its occurrence can in part be caused by the actions of medical practitioners. 3rd degree tear A 3rd degree tear is an injury involving the perineum … [Read more...]
Success of Primary Repairs and Secondary Repairs
A primary repair of a third degree tear carries a much better prognosis than a secondary repair. Primary repairs If a third degree tear does occur, a woman should undergo a repair shortly after the … [Read more...]
Loss of Wind Through Vagina After Birth
If you are losing wind or faeces through your vagina, it could be that you have suffered a perineal tear during birth which was not diagnosed and repaired. Loss of wind and faeces through the … [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...]
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...]