What are maternal wounds? Maternal wounds refer to tears in the perineum, lateral perineum or lateral rectal sphincter caused by the fetal head passing through the birth canal during delivery. The degree of perineal or lateral perineal clefts varies depending on factors such as the mode of delivery, the size and position of the fetal head, and the elasticity of the tissue surrounding the perineum. For minor maternal wounds, only local care is enough, but for severe maternal wounds, it will have a greater impact on the mother\’s body and psychology. It is very important to prevent lacerations during normal delivery and prevent maternal wounds.