Yes, it’s possible to tear straight through to your anal sphincter during childbirth. It’s not pretty, but here's how to deal.

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“I remember looking at her and thinking, what?! I didn’t know you could tear that.”

I tore my clitoris giving birth

Labour and delivery

As healthcare providers try to limit C-sections, operative vaginal births are becoming more common. But with forceps comes the risk of injury for moms.

A new study says injuries from forceps deliveries are on the rise

C-section

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A new study says injuries from forceps deliveries are on the rise

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