Addressing the Impact of an Unrepaired Third Degree Tear
An unrepaired third degree tear is an unacceptable occasional outcome of vaginal childbirth. If you are struggling with distressing and disabling bowel problems following the birth of your baby, contact a specialist medical negligence solicitor to discuss the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
Guidelines for perineal care
According to the recommendations of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, every woman who gives birth through the vagina should undergo a thorough perineal examination following the delivery of her baby. This should include a digital rectal examination to ensure that any damage to the anal sphincter is diagnosed and repaired.
A failure to carry out such an examination or a failure to make an accurate diagnose and repair any damage would be regarded as negligent and the new mother should be entitled to claim compensation to deal with the appalling symptoms which she now has to manage.
The physical, practical, emotional and financial consequences of n unrepaired third degree tear can be overwhelming and a successful claim can help the new mother to cope with her symptoms and difficulties.
Failings in maternity care
Caring for the future physical and psychological well-being of a new mother is a crucial aspect of maternity care and the risk of severe tears to the anal muscles is a known possibility in vaginal childbirth.
The following could be regarded as negligent and could justify a claim for compensation if the new mother is left with shocking symptoms due to negligence:
- A failure to carry out a digital rectal examination
- A failure to identify anal damage when a tear has occurred
- A misdiagnosis of anal damage such as identifying a 3c tear as a 3a tear or misdiagnosing a 4th degree tear as a 3rd degree tear
- A failure to achieve a comprehensive and effective repair
Speak to a medical negligence solicitor
If negligent maternity care has left you struggling with highly distressing bowel problems, a claim for compensation will address the impact which this is having on you and your quality of life. If you are now restricted in the type or hours of work that you can manage, your financial losses in term of income would be included in your claim.
If you require specialist treatment or equipment in order to manage your symptoms, the associated costs could also be included in your claim.
Additionally, a successful claim recognises that your treatment has been substandard and may help you to address the emotional difficulties which this has caused.
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Glynns Solicitors are specialists in medical negligence law and have supported numerous women in pursuing claims for negligent maternity care.
Contact us today to talk to a sympathetic and knowledgeable solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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