Part 1 OASI - Colorectal Surgeon Penelope De Lacavalerie on Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries and making informed birth choices

Episode 8
Written By Caitlin Dunsford

Dr. De Lacavalerie is a specialist Colorectal and General Surgeon. She is passionate about providing holistic care for all her patients and in particular to women in the birth space following perineal trauma.
In this episode we cover:

  • What is an Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury? (OASI/ 3rd or 4th degree tear)

  • How common is this injury in Australia?

  • How is an OASI treated?

  • Risk factors for perineal tears and how women can assess this prior to birth

  • How do women best make a decision about subsequent birth methods after sustaining a tear in their first birth?

Sydney OASI Specialists: sydneyoasispecialists.com.au

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Caitlin Dunsford
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