Bowel Function Problems After an Undiagnosed Severe Childbirth Tear
Significant bowel function problems following the vaginal birth of a baby may be a sign that you have an undiagnosed, and therefore unrepaired, 3rd or 4th degree birth tear. Speak to a legal specialist about making a claim.
3rd and 4th degree tears
An undiagnosed and unrepaired severe maternal birth tear can cause distressing and debilitating bowel problems. A woman who had no continence issues prior to the birth of her baby may find herself struggling with incontinence of both wind and faeces once she returns home with her baby.
In fact, if she has suffered a 4th degree tear, she may even develop a rectovaginal fistula which can cause vaginal leakage and may result in the need for a stoma.
A timely and appropriate medical response in the maternity ward is essential to avoid such a shocking situation.
If this does not happen and the new mother has to deal with significant bowel problems, a successful compensation claim can help to address the problems which the negligence has caused.
Negligence in the care of perineal tears
The recommended approach to the diagnosis of a severe birth tear involves a digital rectal examination of the new mother and the identification of damage to the anal sphincter as either a 3a, 3b, 3c or 4th degree tear.
Without a diagnosis, or with a misdiagnosis, the new mother may not receive a comprehensive and effective repair.
In these circumstances, a claim for compensation would address the impact of the negligent care.
Claiming compensation
Incontinence of both wind and faeces can, not surprisingly, cause a wide range of difficulties for the new mother. Not least of these is emotional distress and a reluctance to engage in many activities and even a reluctance to leave the home for fear of bowel leakage occurring.
The practical problems can require constant easy access to toilet facilities and can severely restrict the type of work which the woman can undertake.
This can result in a significant loss of earnings.
A successful compensation claim would address the financial impact of these consequences. For example, it could include compensation for the loss of earning s which the new mother is experiencing and is likely to experience into the future.
Speak to a legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with extensive experience in severe birth tear claims and an understanding of how difficult it can be to discuss the problems associated with these injuries.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
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