An assisted or instrumental delivery is when the birth of a baby is aided by forceps or ventouse extraction. Forceps Forceps are like large metal tongs designed to fit around the baby’s head. The … [Read more...]
3rd Degree Tear and Constipation
When you suffer a 3rd degree tear, it is very important that you avoid constipation. In this article we explore why it is important to avoid constipation and how this can be achieved. Taking … [Read more...]
3rd Degree Tear First Pregnancy
The risk of a 3rd degree tear during childbirth is higher in women having their first vaginal delivery. 3rd degree tear in first vaginal delivery A 3rd degree tear is a perineal injury that happens … [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...]
3rd Degree Tears Signs of Infection
A 3rd degree tear can become infected. This must treated, or the sutures could breakdown. It is therefore very important that you look out for the signs of infection and seek medical help if you … [Read more...]
3rd Degree Tear After Episiotomy
A 3rd degree tear can affect anyone who has a vaginal delivery, even those who undergo an episiotomy. Does an episiotomy stop a 3rd degree tear? An episiotomy will not stop a 3rd degree tear from … [Read more...]
What Does A Third Degree Tear Mean?
If you are told that you have sustained a third degree tear during birth, it means that you have suffered a serious perineal injury. 3rd degree tear A third degree tear happens when the baby’s head … [Read more...]
Is My Third Degree Tear Infected?
A third degree tear can become infected, causing the wound to breakdown. Therefore if you think you have an infection, you must seek medical help straight away. Third degree tear infection If you … [Read more...]
Reasons For A Third Degree Tear Claim
If you have suffered a third degree tear while giving birth and the care you received fell below an acceptable standard, you could be in a position to pursue a claim. Please get in touch with us to … [Read more...]
Why Do Third Degree Tears Happen?
Third degree tears will affect approximately 2% of women in the UK every year. The reason why the injury is sustained by some women and not others is not always clear. However, there are certain risk … [Read more...]
What Causes a Third Degree Tear?
A third degree tear is an injury that can be sustained by a woman during a vaginal delivery. The injury involves the perineum and external anal sphincter. Causes of a third degree tear Perineal … [Read more...]
How To Heal Third Degree Tears?
If you have suffered a third degree tear while giving birth, you should be told how best to promote healing. Healing after a perineal tear There are certain things you can do to encourage the … [Read more...]
Sexual Discomfort After Third Degree Tear
If you are struggling to resume sexual relations after a third degree tear, you need to explore the options available to you. Resuming sexual relations after birth In the weeks after giving birth, … [Read more...]
Loss of Function After Third Degree Tear
After a third degree tear, a patient may experience a loss of normal function. There are normally three main complaints: bowel dysfunction, bladder dysfunction and sexual dysfunction. Bowel … [Read more...]
Why Do Third Degree Tears Happen?
Third degree tears are when the perineum, vaginal wall and anal sphincter tear during vaginal delivery. In this article we explore why third degree tears happen and if anything can be done to prevent … [Read more...]