Perineal tears (where the tissue at the vagina tears during birth) occur in 50-75% of vaginal births. Mild tears (1st or 2nd degree) are more common and easier to heal after. Severe tears (grade 3 or 4) occur in 3-7% of births and are more difficult to heal from and result in more long term issues such as loss of bowel control (fecal incontinence), loss of gas control (flattus incontinence), pain, painful sex and urinary incontinence. Definition of Tears 1st degree: least

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