Birth

Treatment of vaginal tear | Torn vagina during birth – Is prevention possible?

Treatment of vaginal tear If a vaginal tear is detected during the examination, it is usually sutured. Only longitudinal tears can be treated conservatively. The wounds are usually sutured with a local anaesthetic injection. Since the vagina is often somewhat numb after birth, suturing can be performed without anesthesia if desired. If bruises (haematomas) develop, … Treatment of vaginal tear | Torn vagina during birth – Is prevention possible?

Complications of vaginal tearing | Torn vagina during birth – Is prevention possible?

Complications of vaginal tearing A possible complication of a vaginal tear is the formation of a haematoma. This is where blood accumulates in the tissue, which can lead to swelling and pain. It can also disrupt wound healing, which is why haematomas are usually cleared out. Furthermore, an infection of the wound can occur during … Complications of vaginal tearing | Torn vagina during birth – Is prevention possible?

Natural ways to relieve pain | Pain during birth causes and relief

Natural ways to relieve pain Various techniques can help to cope better with the pain of childbirth. Supporting factors are a pleasant environment for the woman, emotional and loving support from accompanying persons, motivation from clinic staff, but also conscious breathing and relaxation techniques. Often it is helpful if the woman tries to look forward … Natural ways to relieve pain | Pain during birth causes and relief

Medicated pain relief | Pain during birth causes and relief

Medicated pain relief On the medical side, there are also remedies available for natural childbirth that can make the pain of childbirth more bearable for the woman. For example, epidural anesthesia (also called epidural anesthesia = PDA) or spinal anesthesia is possible. However, many women can manage without painkillers altogether. In general, every woman should … Medicated pain relief | Pain during birth causes and relief

Dam rupture

What’s that? A perineal tear results in tearing of tissue between the anus (outlet of the bowel) and the back of the vagina. A perineal tear typically occurs as a result of excessive stretching during the birth of a child. At some point, the tissue can no longer withstand this stretching. In addition, a tear … Dam rupture

Treatment | Dam rupture

Treatment The treatment of perineal tears depends on the severity of the condition described above. Perineal tears of the first degree, in which the musculature is not affected, can manage without treatment. Since the skin tears heal on their own even without sutures. If deeper tears occur, they have to be sutured in layers. The … Treatment | Dam rupture

Scar | Dam rupture

Scar As a result of the surgical treatment of an perineal tear, a scar will appear after healing. Sometimes this scar can cause discomfort. In some cases a bulging scar develops in the vaginal area, which can cause pain. The pain can occur when sitting or walking. In very few patients, the scar can also … Scar | Dam rupture

Episiotomy

Introduction The perineum is the group of muscles that in humans are located below the pelvis and around the anus and genitals. The perineum consists of numerous muscles whose tasks are to maintain the stability of the trunk and to carry out holding procedures. The perineal muscles are particularly important during continence and birth. The … Episiotomy

Prevention/avoidance | Episiotomy

Prevention/avoidance The question of whether or not an episiotomy should be performed is not so easy to answer. Opponents postulate that episiotomies increase the number of perineal tears, while advocates of episiotomy argue that episiotomies prevent perineal tears. When asking whether perineal sections can be prevented or avoided, it should be noted that the most … Prevention/avoidance | Episiotomy

Promote healing | Episiotomy

Promote healing How long it takes for an episiotomy to heal depends on several factors. First of all, the length and depth are decisive. The longer and/or deeper an episiotomy is, the longer the healing time is usually. Furthermore, it is important how well the patient is generally cured. If healing disorders occur in the … Promote healing | Episiotomy

Episiotomy scar

Introduction An episiotomy is the most common obstetrical procedure of all. Its purpose is to widen the entrance to the vagina by cutting into the perineum (the region between the vagina and the anus). This is intended to make it easier for the baby to pass through and to relieve the mother’s pelvic floor. In … Episiotomy scar