Yet again, maternity services are in the news – and not for a good reason.
This time the focus is the on-going bowel incontinence suffered by a woman seventeen years after the birth of her baby following negligent maternity care of a third degree tear.
Third degree tears are a known risk of vaginal childbirth when the pressure of the delivery causes a tear to commence at the vagina. In a minority of cases, but significant nonetheless, the tear continues across the perineum and enters the anal sphincter, potentially causing incontinence of both wind and faeces.
One of the most distressing aspects of this severe injury is that, unless a comprehensive and effective surgical repair is carried out promptly, the symptoms are likely to continue and, as a woman ages, they may even get worse.
An unappealing prospect.
As a known risk, it is incumbent on maternity professionals who are present at the baby’s birth to ensure that, if such a severe injury has occurred, it is identified, it is accurately diagnosed and it is effectively repaired.
Claiming compensation for the on-going impact
The wide-ranging consequences of bowel incontinence can completely alter a woman’s life, putting her emotional health, her ability to work, her personal relationships and the practical reality of every day at risk.
Where such a disabling outcome is the result of negligent maternity care, it may be possible to claim compensation for the financial losses suffered.
Talk to us here at Glynns Solicitors about how to make a successful claim.
Please call us on 0800 234 3300 (or from a mobile 01275 334030) or complete our Online Enquiry Form.
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