What is a fourth degree? After my daughters birth i guess i had a 4th degree. I'm six months pregnant now he seems concerned about this issue. My doctor talks about it i would like to know what it is! Is it something serious or am i making a big deal out of nothing?
2007-01-31 08:08:03 · 4 answers · asked by Dea T 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It refers to the severity of your episiotomy with your previous birth. 4th degree is the most severe.
2007-01-31 08:11:26 · answer #1 · answered by jilldaniel_wv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The forth degree is referring to your previous tear or episiotomy during your last delivery. The 4th degree is the most severe and means that there was a laceration that extended all the way through your rectum and anal wall. I am sure that your doctor is concerned about that happening again and the amount of scar tissue in the area. I am guessing that he is weighing up the possibility of wanting to do a c-section instead. Good luck!
2007-01-31 08:25:26 · answer #2 · answered by mom-knows-best 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that you tore severely during delivery , 4th degree tearing usually means that you tore all the way through to your muscle and requires a lot of stitches.Your Dr. is probably concerned because it is so severe that you have a higher risk of infection and can lead to problems with incontinence. Some Dr's will recommend C-Sections if you have had previous experiences like this. Just talk to your Dr. and see what he says. The link below explains all of the different degrees of tearing. Congratulations and Good Luck!!
2007-01-31 08:24:31 · answer #3 · answered by Sara B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably a fourth degree tear.
2007-01-31 08:14:19 · answer #4 · answered by 1st time momma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋