Pelvic organ prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is common – it affects around 50% of women, although only about 12% will have symptoms. Some people get a prolapse soon after childbirth, others may not notice any issues for many years, even decades, but vaginal birth is a big risk factor....
Perineal tearing during childbirth

Perineal tearing during childbirth

Tearing of the perineum during childbirth – The facts and what you can do to help with prevention and recovery.   Tearing is very common with vaginal births  It sounds obvious but…the skin and muscles around the entrance to the vagina have never stretched...