Every day, 13 babies die before, during, or shortly after birth in this country, according to the 2009 “Saving Babies’ Lives” report. This tragic figure has not improved much today, with half of all stillbirths occurring without any apparent reason, often in low-risk pregnancies.
Most women giving birth today expect to leave hospital safe and sound with a healthy baby. Modern medicine has led us into a false sense of security when it comes to childbirth. We all know that pregnancy and labour were highly dangerous in the past, but surely nothing catastrophic happens nowadays? If only this were true.
Welcoming a new life into the world is an extraordinary and joyous occasion. However, when complications arise during childbirth, resulting in birth injuries, the emotional and financial toll on families can be overwhelming.
While Caesarean sections (C-sections) are routine procedures that can save lives during childbirth, they are not without risks. In some cases, both mothers and infants may experience injuries during the process.
Cerebral Palsy, a group of neurological disorders affecting motor skills and movement, can be caused by factors such as birth injuries and medical negligence. Families facing the challenges of Cerebral Palsy often grapple with emotional, physical, and financial burdens.
Retained placenta occurs when the placenta is not delivered within a certain timeframe after the birth of the baby. Failure to promptly address a retained placenta can result in severe bleeding, infection, and other complications for the mother.
Birth injuries resulting from medical negligence present a significant cost to mothers, babies, the NHS, and society as a whole. As birth injury claims specialists, we focus on getting our clients the rehabilitation and compensation they need to recover.
Most women giving birth today expect to leave hospital safe and sound with a healthy baby. Modern medicine has led us into a false sense of security when it comes to childbirth. We all know that pregnancy and labour were highly dangerous in the past, but surely nothing catastrophic happens nowadays? If only this were true.
Analysis reveals that the compensation expenses for mothers and their families due to harm caused by NHS maternity services surpasses more than twice the amount spent by the health service on such care annually.
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