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...]
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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...]
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...]
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...]
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