A third degree tear is a serious injury which can have an appalling long-term impact on the woman affected. A repair by a skilled and experienced surgeon in an operating theatre is necessary to try to … [Read more...]
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3rd Degree Tear Negligence
Third degree tears during childbirth, causing debilitating bowel problems, appear to be on the increase. We have found that negligence regarding the management of these injuries can take several … [Read more...]
Raising Awareness of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries
The rates of severe perineal tears during vaginal childbirth appear to be increasing. There has been some suggestion that this may partly be due to a lack of understanding of the impact of these … [Read more...]
3RD Degree Tear After C-Section Refused
Recent research by the charity, Birthrights, has shown that 15% of NHS Trusts do not allow an expectant mother to choose to give birth through a caesarean section. What are the implications of this if … [Read more...]
3rd Degree Tear Incontinence
If you are suffering from wind and faecal incontinence or urgency following the birth of your child, it is possible that you have either an undiagnosed or poorly-repaired third degree tear. You may … [Read more...]
3rd Degree Tear Examinations
If you suffered a third degree tear during the birth of your baby, it should have been diagnosed at the time and repaired. If you received no examination and have been left with symptoms, you may be … [Read more...]
Recovering From Perineal Trauma
The long-term symptoms of perineal trauma caused by childbirth can be highly unpleasant and extremely debilitating. Accurate diagnosis and repair are crucial to increasing the chances of … [Read more...]
Instrumental Delivery Causing Third Degree Tear
Can a forceps or ventouse delivery cause a third degree tear? Perineal trauma Severe perineal trauma – third and fourth degree tears – is thought to occur in around 5% of vaginal births. Some argue … [Read more...]
What is a Competent Repair of a 4th Degree Tear?
An incompetent repair of a severe obstetric anal sphincter injury can lead to long-term discomfort and distressing symptoms. What is a 4th degree tear? A 4th degree tear is the most severe form of … [Read more...]
Will I Recover from a Third Degree Tear?
Severe anal injuries during childbirth appear to be on the increase. What affects the mother’s chance of recovery from such an injury? What is a third degree tear? A third degree tear is an injury … [Read more...]
3rd Degree Tear Treated as 2nd Degree Tear
Accurate diagnosis of perineal tears during childbirth is key to influencing the outcome for the injured mother. There is a big difference between a 2nd degree tear and a 3rd degree tear and a careful … [Read more...]
What is the ‘Better Births’ Initiative?
The ‘Better Births’ report and initiative is the result of the National Maternity Review commissioned by NHS England. It sets out a five year plan for transforming maternity services through … [Read more...]
Third Degree Tear after First Child
It is not unusual for a woman to experience a perineal tear during childbirth. The majority of women will suffer an injury of some degree but women who are giving birth for the first time are more … [Read more...]
Could My Third Degree Tear Have Been Prevented?
If you have suffered a severe perineal tear during the birth of your baby, you may be wondering if anything could have been done to prevent it. Perhaps more important is the question as to what should … [Read more...]
Did My Birth Position Cause my 3rd Degree Tear?
Many different factors influence a woman’s chances of suffering a perineal tear during childbirth. Her choice of birthing position is probably one of them. Statistics currently suggest that up to … [Read more...]
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