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Third degree (3B) tear - persistent symptoms

Posted By abs89

"Third degree (3B) tear - persistent symptoms"

About: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France / Gynaecology Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France / Lothian Birth Centre Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France / Maternity care Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France / Reproductive Health (Simpson Centre)

(as a service user),

In December 2022, I had a traumatic labour experience.

Firstly the most excruciating vaginal examination when I was 10cm dilated in the birthing centre at Simpsons, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Then a transfer to labour ward due to the uncertainty of baby's positioning. A long 2nd stage of labour which resulted in trial forceps under spinal block where an episiotomy was performed which unfortunately developed into a 3B tear which was repaired in surgery after 1l blood loss. 

The most scary experience of my life. 

I am now almost 2 years postpartum with many issues, loss of bladder sensation, leaking from anal sphincter, scar pain, painful sex.  

I have been attempting to contact an obstetrician to discuss these problems (I'm seeing a gynaecologist regarding the painful sex issues but currently waiting to hear back to be examined). 

My birth notes stated that I should have been offered a 3 month follow with consultant regarding 3rd degree tear. I didn't have this. I had a debrief with the obstetrician regarding the factors that most likely led to the tear but I've never been offered a physical check over by a professional. 

I feel very let down by the NHS, I am currently attending counselling for the mental issues that I have been suffering from

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Response from Fiona Lumber, Charge Midwife Lothian Birth Centre, Simpsons Centre for Reproductive Health, NHS Lothian 7 months ago
Fiona Lumber
Charge Midwife Lothian Birth Centre, Simpsons Centre for Reproductive Health,
NHS Lothian

Submitted on 09/10/2024 at 14:03
Published on Care Opinion at 14:03

Dearest Abs89,

I am sincerely sad to hear of this experience and the affect it has had on you at time of what should be special celebrating your new arrival. I also really appreciate the courage you have demonstrated to contact us about this experience.

I would really like to hear from you to discuss this please, and many apologies for the fact you have had to bring it to your attention as the follow up was not as expected.

I am aware you have contacted before and I would like to help in way that is suitable, I will be here waiting to listen and offer support.

We can do this in steps if that’s easier and I understand it’s not easy, but I am here when you are ready.

my details are Fiona.lumber@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk charge midwife Lothian birth centre

and number is 0131 242 2671

kindest regards

Fiona

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Update posted by abs89 (a service user)

Hi Fiona, thank you so much for the response. I hope it's ok that I have sent an email to you today (Monday 14/10/2024).

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