Third degree tears are a natural occurrence and cannot always be prevented. Nevertheless, there are certain things you can do before and during the birth to help you avoid a tear. Can a third degree … [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...]
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...]