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Perineal tears: what you need to know during pregnancy
This information sheet for women is about perineal tearing during childbirth. It explains what can be done to reduce the risk of a third or fourth degree perineal tear.
- Topic:
- Pregnancy and postnatal care
- Target audience:
- Women
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- February 2021
- Last reviewed:
- October 2023
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