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Are midwives equipped to stitch a 4th degree tear? worried since my first was a third degree that this will be a fourth and they won't sew it properly

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Dr. Otto Placik answered

Surgical problem: This is typically a surgical problem and not commonly within the spectrum of skills by a traditional midwife. I would ask for a referral to a physician.

Answered 1/14/2014

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A member asked:

Are midwives equipped to stitch a 4th degree tear? worried since my first was a third degree that this will be a fourth and they won't sew it properly

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Otto Placik answered

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