Injury to Mum

Being pregnant and having a baby should be a time of joy, but sadly sometimes things go badly wrong and the care provided during pregnancy, labour or after delivery falls short.  This can turn the maternity experience into a traumatic one for some mums and families and the effects can be devastating.

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Negligent care during pregnancy, labour, or delivery can cause significant and often severe physical and psychological injuries. These injuries can be life-changing, affecting a mum’s health and well-being.  Babies are also at risk and can be left with devastating injuries.

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Our Approach To Claims

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From the initial consultation to the resolution of your case, we provide expert advice and unwavering support to ensure that your questions and concerns about the maternity care that you received are investigated.

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For many people, making a medical negligence claim is not about compensation. It can be about getting answers, holding someone to account, obtaining closure, or supporting a charity close to their hearts. Whatever your reason, contact us so that we can support you.

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Our team of legal experts specialise in maternity claims. Our commitment is to you, as we strive to secure the best outcomes, offering reassurance and clarity throughout the legal process.

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Mismanagement of Pregnancy, Labour and Delivery  

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If labour and / or delivery is not managed properly, for example if there is a delay in delivering a baby vaginally or a delayed caesarean section, this can result in injuries to the mum and also the baby.

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These are some common ways in which labour can be mismanaged:

• Failure to monitor maternal and foetal (baby) well-being – including inadequate monitoring or ignoring signs of foetal distress.
• Failing to recognise and manage complications during labour and delivery.
• Delayed or inappropriate decision-making – including delayed c-section or improper use of instrumental delivery

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Mismanagement of Pregnancy Complications

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Some mums experience complications during pregnancy, which sometimes lead to injury if not managed properly.  Some examples include:

• Pre-eclampsia.
• Gestational diabetes.
• Having a large baby.
• Pre-term labour.
• Infections.
• Placental abruption.
• Ruptured uterus (uterine rupture).
• Pelvic floor weakness.
• Infertility.

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If complications are not managed properly, they can lead to injury to the mum, and sometimes to the baby.

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Examples of the types of injury or ongoing problems experienced by the mother include:

• Bladder and / or bowel injury.
• Pelvic floor weakness.
• Infertility.
• Uterine rupture.
• Significant ongoing pain.
• Perineal trauma/vaginal tear.
• Blood loss.
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• After delivery.
• Psychological trauma.