The birth of a baby is usually one of life’s most joyful events, but the delivery itself can be one of the most traumatic. This can be for many reasons, such as:
We’ll explore each of these in depth, but we should stress that while these are generalised and not specific, you shouldn’t push yourself to read on if discussion of these topics makes you uncomfortable. Please look after yourself and your mental health.
We're rated‘Excellent’Births are unpredictable, so it’s inevitable that medical emergencies will sometimes happen. But if an emergency happens and you don’t understand what’s happening, or it’s not correctly explained to you, this may cause trauma, as you may feel you have no control over what’s going on.
We understand that dealing with the consequences of medical mistakes when you have just delivered your baby, can be hugely distressing, but our friendly and supportive team have lots of experience in this area, and will be happy to discuss how we can help you.
If you have any concerns about the care you received during your birth, please get in touch with our expert Medical Negligence Solicitors.
Since 1 April 2017, it has been a requirement for NHS Trusts to report all maternity incidents which are likely to result in severe brain injury to NHS Resolution within 30 days.
The birth of a baby is a joyous event, and midwives and obstetricians do everything they can to ensure a safe and normal delivery. But delivery can be hazardous, particularly for those going through their first pregnancy and labour.
When a child is injured during labour or immediately after being born, ensuring that it doesn’t happen to another parent is extremely important.
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