Care of a third- or fourth-degree tear that occurred during childbirth

Nikki Harrison

  • Reference Number: HEY490/2026E
  • Departments: Maternity Services
  • Last Updated: 30 April 2026

This leaflet has not been produced by the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. A copy of this leaflet can be obtained from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) website.

Download the “Care of a third- or fourth-degree tear that occurred during childbirth” leaflet from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) website