Millions of women undergo episiotomies during childbirth every year, yet the mechanics behind these surgical cuts remain ...

Injuries related to childbirth are common and can have a significant impact on a new mother. Tearing, for example, can occur in several areas, including on the perineum (the area between the vaginal ...

The strain increases pressure inside the chest, which can lead to a tear in the oesophagus - especially ... injuries women may experience during childbirth: Injuries to the Perineal Area (the ...

The woman alleged that Dr Khoo did not tell her about the tear before he stitched her up in the delivery suite. She alleged that he also did not inform her that she had the option of consulting a ...

She is claiming for loss of future earnings, future medical expenses and punitive damages, among other things. Read more at ...

The woman alleges that her doctor "abandoned" the emergency C-section she wanted in order to continue natural delivery, while he claims he was not medically negligent.

Amy Stead, 37, suffered a severe tear while giving birth at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital in 2019, which was not repaired and worsened after she was sent home. She said women were "bearing the brunt ...

While intended to prevent severe vaginal tears or other complications during delivery, the procedure itself can lead to lasting pain, incontinence, infection, and sexual dysfunction. The study is ...