Perineal tears: what you need to know during pregnancy
This information sheet for women is about perineal tearing during childbirth. It explains what can be done to reduce the risk of a third or fourth degree perineal tear.
An Easy English version of this fact sheet is also available.
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Perineal tears: what you need to know during pregnancy
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Resource Type:
- Fact sheet
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