Vaginal Tears Causes
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Causes of Vaginal Tears
Vaginal tears may be caused by any of the following:
- The baby's head is too large to easily fit though the vaginal opening.
- The baby is in a breech position and is coming down the birth canal feet first or buttocks first.
- Labor has happened too quickly, and the perineum has not had time to stretch slowly.
- The mother is unable to control her pushing.
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