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
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
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