Perineal tear

A grade 1 or grade 2 tear usually heals well. Grade 3 and 4 tears are larger, and may take longer to heal. These tears can result in pain, soreness, urination or fecal incontinence. However a grade 1 or 2 tear can also be painful. For more on postpartum recovery and the changes your body goes through, read the full article by Doctors of Physical Therapy @solsticephysicaltherapy

Some women suffer perineal tears during childbirth. How this happens, what supports the healing process and how to prevent perineal tears, you can read here.

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No one likes to talk about it, but the state of your vagina after childbirth can be rough. Many women experience tears to some extent during childbirth as the baby stretches the vagina. Most occur in the perineum (the area between the vagina and anus) and over 85% of women in the UK who deliver vaginally sustain some degree of perineal trauma, many requiring stitches Tears can fall into roughly three categories; First-degree - to the skin of the vagina and perineum, which heals naturally…

Learn about things you can do during pregnancy and during labor to reduce your risk for perineal tears during childbirth.

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Perineal massage during pregnancy - What is it? How can it help me achieve an easier birth? And how can I practice it? All these questions answere here.