Bowel Damage Due to Negligent Maternity Care
If negligent maternity care has left you with long-term bowel problems, contact Glynns Solicitors to discuss the suitability of making a claim for compensation.
Anal sphincter injuries in childbirth
The last thing a woman wants or expects when giving birth to a baby is to end up with severe bowel problems. The integrity of bowel function is often a fundamental part of an individual's self-confidence and coming to terms with the physical, practical and emotional impact of permanent bowel damage can be life-changing.
Damage to the anal sphincter, the muscles which control bowel movement, is a risk of vaginal childbirth. Because of this, and because of the possible appalling symptoms which it can cause, care of the woman's perineum and anal sphincter during and after labour is a crucial aspect of childbirth.
Many woman suffer a tear to the perineum during vaginal childbirth and a small minority suffer a severe tear. These are referred to as 3rd or 4th degree tears depending on the extent of the damage and they have the potential to cause bowel dysfunction. First-time mothers and women who need instrumental assistance in childbirth are at a heightened risk.
Diagnosis of severe birth tears
If a woman has given birth through the vagina, it is crucial that she is examined closely by medical professionals for any signs of damage. It is especially important that she undergoes a digital rectal examination to check for a 3rd or 4th degree tear. If such severe damage is not diagnosed, the woman may suffer a lifetime of bowel problems, affecting almost every aspect of her life and well-being.
A failure to examine a woman after childbirth, a misdiagnosis of damage or an unsatisfactory repair may all leave a woman with permanent bowel problems. They may all also be regarded as substandard care and, if the woman suffers a significant impact as a result of her bowel problems, they may justify a claim for compensation.
Specialist legal advice
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice. If you or a loved one are struggling with the impact of a severe birth tear due to negligent maternity care, contact us to talk to an experienced solicitor. You will be able to discuss your situation, free of charge, with an expert who will assess whether or not it would be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
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