MaternityPEARLS is an online resource for midwives on perineal repair and suturing. It consists entireley of video content (captions available.

During this module you will:

  • refresh your knowledge of the anatomy and functions of the pelvic floor
  • observe basic surgical skills on a model and in real life
  • learn about assessing and classifying perineal trauma
  • consider the immediate postnatal management of perineal trauma

Study time: 3.5 hours (approx.)

NOTE: course content is the same as the previous version of MaternityPEARLS, has been moved into a different format to support accessibility.

Last updated: 2026