perineal tear

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?

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

Diagnostics | Birth from a breech end position

Diagnostics First and foremost, the position of the child can be checked by ultrasound examination of the pregnant woman (sonography). A pelvic end position can thus already be detected in the preventive examinations during pregnancy. Furthermore, various hand movements (Leopold’s hand movements) are also possible in order to palpate the child’s head and breech and … Diagnostics | Birth from a breech end position

Is a natural birth possible? | Birth from a breech end position

Is a natural birth possible? A natural birth is also possible with the breech presentation. However, since natural birth is more difficult in the breech presentation than in the skull presentation, it is important to contact an experienced birth centre that is well versed in breech presentation. Good care and organisation of natural childbirth in … Is a natural birth possible? | Birth from a breech end position

Caesarean section for breech presentation | Birth from a breech end position

Caesarean section for breech presentation If the risk for the child is too high or if the conditions for a natural birth are not met, a caesarean section is indicated in the case of a breech presentation. Furthermore, a Caesarean section can also be preferred to a natural birth at the request of the mother. … Caesarean section for breech presentation | Birth from a breech end position