Perineal Care Procedure

The Conversation: What we know about perineal tearing, and how to reduce it during childbirth

A simple heat pack can reduce pain and perineal tearing during childbirth. Shutterstock/Uber Images A common fear women have when contemplating having a baby is whether the birth will tear the tissues ...

What we know about perineal tearing, and how to reduce it during childbirth

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A perineal tear is a vaginal injury that can happen during childbirth. There are four degrees of perineal tears. They're rated on how bad the tear is, with a fourth-degree tear being the worst. An ...

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While most expectant mothers are excited, many are also anxious about giving birth, especially first-time mothers. Perineal trauma is something many expectant mums are fearful about. It is hard to ...

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Having a perineal cyst or lump can be caused by anything from an injury to a sexually transmitted illness (STI). It’s often not serious, but if you experience pain or swelling, your doctor can rule ...

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Cosmopolitan: Perineal tear advice: Mum goes viral after revealing olive oil helped stop her tearing during birth

A new mum has gone viral on TikTok after revealing her unique tip for reducing the risk of perineal tearing during birth – using a warm, olive oil compress. Speaking to her followers the new mum, who ...

Perineal tear advice: Mum goes viral after revealing olive oil helped stop her tearing during birth

The goal in shifting from paying for volume to value-based care is simple: to align payers and healthcare providers around high-quality care that improves outcomes and lowers cost. Operationalizing ...