Yet again, maternity services are in the news \u2013 and not for a good reason.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
An unappealing prospect.<\/p>\n
As a known risk, it is incumbent on maternity professionals who are present at the baby\u2019s birth to ensure that, if such a severe injury has occurred, it is identified, it is accurately diagnosed and it is effectively repaired.<\/p>\n
Claiming compensation for the on-going impact<\/p>\n
The wide-ranging consequences of bowel incontinence can completely alter a woman\u2019s life, putting her emotional health, her ability to work, her personal relationships and the practical reality of every day at risk.<\/p>\n
Where such a disabling outcome is the result of negligent maternity care, it may be possible to claim compensation for the financial losses suffered.<\/p>\n
Talk to us here at Glynns Solicitors about how to make a successful claim.<\/p>\n
Please call us on 0800 234 3300<\/a> (or from a mobile 01275 334030<\/a>) or complete our Online Enquiry Form<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n
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