Hegenberger Retractor

Correct positioning of the patient & placement of the Hegenberger Retractor gives a much improved view of the vagina and anus

Decreased pain during the suturing procedure

Improved inspection allows correct diagnosis of degree of tear

Reduces time required to suture which minimises disruption in the first hours between mum and newborn

Tears are correctly diagnosed and repaired so avoids life long consequences of a misdiagnosis and poor/inappropriate repair

Reduces the risk of needlestick injury

Reduces the need for an assistant to manually retract the genitalia

Improves learning situations for student / less experienced midwives and medical staff 

Allows best practice suturing technique using correct instruments