Hello,
Back a decade ago, there were great support threads to discuss 3rd/4th degree tears, fistulas, sphincter injuries and so forth. I thought it would be good to start one up again so we can support one another and provide advice/information, a hand to hold!
I had a traumatic forceps delivery earlier this year for my first birth, it has left me with a 4th degree tear and fistulas which require repairs. I am absolutely devastated by this as prior to this, I have been a very active person who loves travelling all my life so the fear of FI etc is real.
Lots of love