I had a difficult labour with my first baby 28 years ago. It was a ventouse delivery and I had an episiotomy. Not sure if I tore or not, but possibly. I had another baby four years later without any problems. About five years ago I started to have bowel incontinence issues. I went to to the GP and was referred to a colorectal consultant who basically said that I had a childbirth injury and there was very little treatment available apart from sacral nerve stimulation - I've not tried this. I've been to see a women's health physio and do pelvic floor exercises but I still have an incident of passive soiling once about every 2/3 weeks or so. There's not a lot of leakage - sorry tmi - but it's pretty horrible and I'm worried it's going to get worse as I get older. I'm in my early 60s now. I've learnt to be very careful with my diet and avoid fatty / oily foods and some fruit and vegetables. A beige diet is the safest option and I sometimes take an imodium if I'm going somewhere and feel a bit anxious about it. I'm posting this to see if anyone else has had the same experience and has any advice.