An innovation in preventing severe perineal tears

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Over 90% of moms experience a perineal tear during childbirth.

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What Are Severe
Perineal Tears?

OASIS (Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries) are the worst tears that can happen during a vaginal birth. They occur when the anal sphincter gets torn—and sometimes the lining of the anal canal is torn, too.

By following expert guidelines, healthcare teams can greatly reduce the chance of long-term complications and help new mothers recover more comfortably.

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19%

of first-time moms experience pelvic floor muscle injury

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36%

of patients will develop fecal incontinence after severe tears

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1. Waldman R. ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 198: Prevention and Management of Obstetric Lacerations at Vaginal Delivery. Obstet Gynecol. 2019 Jan;133(1):185. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30575652/

2. DeLancey JOL, Masteling M, Pipitone F, et al. Pelvic floor injury during vaginal birth is life-altering and preventable: what can we do about it? Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Mar;230(3):279-294.e2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38168908/

A perineal warming device designed to prevent severe perineal tears.

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Supports clinical best practices recommended by ACOG, Cochrane, and other professional organizations, filling a long-standing gap in labor and delivery care.

In over 100 surveys and 1:1 interviews, labor
and delivery clinicians and administrators

92%

shared that perineal lacerations are a frequent concern in labor and delivery

96%

felt that PeriPeach™ addressed challenges with current methods for preventing perineal lacerations

“Improving the comfort and care of birthing people helps the whole family get off to a better start.”

Tess Kim, MD

OB/GYN Physician & PeriPeach™ Inventor

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