It is important to look after your perineum and perineal muscles during pregnancy, during birth and after birth. It is common to experience a graze, cut or tear during birth. Below is a video and some resources from the Royal College of Obstetricians and gynaecologists, explaining perineal trauma and how you can use to reduce the risk of this happening.

Reducing the risk of perineal tears 

Patient information leaflet

RCOG video