Bowel Injury in Childbirth and When to Claim Compensation
If you are suffering with ongoing and severe bowel problems following vaginal childbirth, contact a legal specialist to discuss the possibility of compensation.
Bowel injuries in vaginal childbirth
Bowel injuries during vaginal childbirth are fairly rare, affecting around only 5% of women who give birth in this way. When they do occur, however, they require prompt and knowledgeable medical attention, without which the new mother mayface a lifetime of highly-distressing and debilitating bowel symptoms.
For many women, damage caused by the pressure of childbirth affects only the area around the vagina and perineum. For a few, however, the damage, or tear, extends into the anal sphincter, the muscles which control and prevent the passing of ind and faeces.
With prompt medical attention, such injuries can be surgically repaired and the woman does not lose her bowel control. If diagnosis is missed, however, or the repair is inadequate, bowel symptoms of urgency, leakage and discomfort canbecome permanent.
Competent medical care of 3rd and 4th degree tears
Following vaginal childbirth, the relevant medical professionals should ensure that the following quality of care is provided:
- A thorough examination of the new mother including a digital rectal examination to assess the condition of the anal muscles
- An accurate diagnosis of any injury to the anal sphincter
- A competent repair of any damage by an experienced surgeon
A failure to provide the above may be regarded as substandard care and, if the new mother suffers as a result of such negligent care, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
Claiming compensation
If the new mother suffers debilitating bowel symptoms as a result of her substandard medical care, she may well find that her life is affected in a variety of ways. Not only may she struggle with the practical and emotional consequences of the negligence, but she may find it difficult to continue to work in the same type of employment or for the same hours, suffering a loss of income as a result.
In these circumstances, contact a legal specialist at the earliest possible moment to discuss the possibility of making a claim for compensation. Don't delay as claims of this type are associated with a three year deadline.
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