Tearing! It's something we all worry about when it comes to birth, but what happens if you DO experience a tear? I chat to independent midwife Abigail Latif, and women health physio Beth Sutcliffe, about how tears are identified and treated. We discuss what to expect immediately after giving birth, how your tear may be fixed, and why and when to see a women's health physio, as well as the common complaints postnatally after a tear.

Abigail is an Independent midwife and founder of maternal matters. Nhs midwife for over 10 years IM for 1 year. She practices independently now in Manchester, and her. previous experience is in community midwifery, home & birth center births. At her north Manchester studio she works with other maternal businesses & local community to provide a holistic maternal timetable for others and their babies, includes Hypnobirthing, Pilates, bio mechanics, pop up workshops and my passion breastfeeding support. She is also a mural free lance artist & birth activist.

Beth is a women's health physio at the Mum Physio and is based in Middleton, North Manchester. She trained as a Physiotherapist at the University of Liverpool in 2013, and established TheMumPhysio after working six years in the NHS and two years privately. She treats women of all ages with women’s health related conditions, and she specialises in supporting women during their pregnancies, postpartum and beyond to help regain control and confidence. She is passionate about educating and informing women about Pelvic Health and often does educational talks at local groups.

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