Postnatal Recovery  3rd/4th Degree Tear

Specialist recovery guidance for the first six weeks following a vaginal birth with a 3rd or 4th degree tear (OASI).

A significant tear requires a different recovery — and generic postnatal advice doesn't always give you the information or reassurance you need.

This guide helps you understand what happened during your birth, what your body is healing from and how to safely and progressively rebuild your strength over the weeks that follow.

Inside, you’ll find guidance to help you:

• Understand your 3rd or 4th degree tear and your recovery

• Navigate healing, bowel care and specialist follow-up

• Gradually reconnect with your pelvic floor and core

• Follow progressive, week-by-week exercises

• Understand diastasis and doming

• Introduce sling carrying with your recovery in mind

• Approach intimacy gently and at your own pace

• Prepare for your six-week check and understand when additional support may help

You don't need to rush your recovery or be frightened of movement. This guide gives you a supported, progressive way forward.

Specialist guidance for a recovery that deserves specialist care.