Tag Archives: perineum

The Perineal ‘Bundle’ and Midwifery

Posted on May 9, 2018 by

I’ve tried to avoid tackling this issue for months now but it won’t go away. It seems that the ‘bundle’ is one of the main topics of concern amongst midwives and students at the moment. So here goes – my … Continue reading →

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Perineal Protectors?

Posted on January 13, 2016 by

Updated: March 2017 Perineal tearing and/or grazing is common during birth. Two thirds of women will sustain damage to their perineum during birth (AIHW 2012). You can find out more about types/grading of perineal trauma here. This post will discuss ‘protecting … Continue reading →

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