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...]
Third Degree Tears Articles
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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...]
Midwife Missed My Tear
The moments after birth can be busy and confusing and the severity of a perineal tear can be missed. For the new mother, this can have catastrophic outcomes. What are perineal tears? Perineal tears … [Read more...]
Third Degree Tear Failings
A third degree tear during childbirth can, if inappropriately treated, leave the woman with wind and faecal incontinence. Diligence by medical staff can prevent the woman from experiencing appalling … [Read more...]
Healing after a Third Degree Tear
A third degree tear is a severe injury to the perineum and anal sphincter that is sometimes experienced by women giving birth vaginally, especially for the first time. Does such an injury ever … [Read more...]
3c Tear Mistaken for 3a Tear
There are different types of third degree tear. It is important medical practitioners diagnose the correct type of tear, or the full extent of the injury may not be repaired. Different types of 3rd … [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...]
Cannot Work After 3rd Degree Tear
Are you now unable to work as a result of a missed 3rd degree tear? If so you could be entitled to pursue a claim for compensation. This will allow you to recover all of your lost earnings – both past … [Read more...]
I’m Incontinent After a 3c Tear
If you are incontinent after a 3c tear, you need to find out whether your injury has been properly repaired. If you discover that you have been the victim of an inadequate repair, you could be … [Read more...]
No Examination After Delivery – Now I Have 3rd Degree Tear
No Examination After Delivery – Now I Have 3rd Degree Tear If you were not examined after you gave birth to your child and you have now been told that you have a 3rd degree tear, you will be the … [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...]
Late Diagnosis of 3rd Degree Tear
If your 3rd degree tear has only just been diagnosed and it is months or years after you gave birth, you could be entitled to claim compensation. A failure to recognise and repair a 3rd degree tear … [Read more...]
My 3rd Degree Tear Was Wrongly Diagnosed
If you have just discovered that you suffered a 3rd degree tear during childbirth and the injury was not accurately diagnosed and repaired, you could be entitled to claim compensation. Contact us for … [Read more...]
Infection after 3rd Degree Tear
An infection is the main reasons why a perineal tear repair would fail. In this article we explore infection after 3rd degree tear in more detail. Why does infection happen after a 3rd degree tear? … [Read more...]
I Am Incontinent Despite 3rd Degree Tear Repair
If you are suffering from incontinence despite having your 3rd or 4th degree tear repaired, there may be some underlying issues. For instance, the wound may have broken down due to an infection or … [Read more...]
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