A perineal tear is an injury to the skin and/or muscle between the vagina and anus that can happen during birth. Learn how it's treated and how to reduce your risk.

Birth injuries to the mother, such as perineal tears and pelvic floor damage can sometimes occur. Support and treatment is available.

Perineal massage is a technique that can be used during pregnancy to help to stretch the perineum, to reduce the risk of tears when giving birth.

Sticky eye occurs when your baby's tear duct is blocked. If your baby has a watery or sticky eye, get your doctor to check it out.

Be aware of signs of infection and poor wound healing. Hygiene, pelvic floor exercises and diet are important to scar healing and recovery.

An episiotomy is a procedure that can be done during a vaginal birth. Read about when and why an episiotomy may be needed and recovery.

Read about your pelvic floor, including your perineum, which lies across the bottom of your pelvis and can be damaged during pregnancy and childbirth.

The third stage of labour happens after your baby is born, when your womb contracts and the placenta is delivered through your vagina.

The vulva is the external part of the female genitalia. Learn more about its anatomy and role during pregnancy and labour.

Glossary of common terms and abbreviations used in pregnancy and labour.