Episiotomy / Perineal Tear during birth
An episiotomy is a surgical cut made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth. Around 1 in 7 deliveries in England involves an episiotomy. Sometimes a woman’s perineum may…
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Vacuum Extraction (ventouse)
A vacuum delivery (or ventouse) is when a suction cup is attached to the babies head and with help from the mothers contraction the healthcare practitioner will help to pull…
Read Post…Forceps delivery (assisted birth)
A forceps delivery is a type of assisted delivery and will be only be used when labour is failing to progress. It involves the use of forceps which are used…
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Vaginal birth
A vaginal delivery is when the birth of the baby occurs through the birth canal and vagina and is the most common method of childbirth worldwide. Symptoms associated with…
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C-Section / caesarean delivery
A caesarean delivery is a birth that occurs through an incision in the abdominal wall and uterus rather than through the vagina. According to new research from the World Health Organization (WHO),…
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