First-time Mum Anal Injury and Claiming Compensation.
First-time mothers are at a heightened risk of suffering an anal sphincter injury during childbirth. Speak to a legal specialist if you are still struggling with symptoms.
The shock of an anal sphincter injury
If you are a first-time mum who is struggling with shocking bowel problems following the birth of your baby, you are probably wondering what on earth has happened and what you can do about it.
Women often find it difficult to talk to anyone about their bowel symptoms when they have suffered a 3rd or 4th degree tear during childbirth. Sometimes they cannot even talk to their GP or health visitor. They feel embarrassed and in shock at the outcome of their experience of giving birth.
Sometimes, first-time mums believe that what they are experiencing must be normal. However, if you are struggling with loss of control of the passing of wind and faeces following the birth of your baby, it is possible that you suffered a 3rd or 4th degree tear which has not been diagnosed and has not, therefore, been repaired.
Medical care of a severe birth tear
If a woman suffers a severe anal sphincter injury during the birth of her baby, it is absolutely crucial that she undergoes a comprehensive surgical repair of her injury in an operating theatre shortly after the baby's birth. This should ensure recovery from symptoms.
If a new mother finds that she is experiencing loss of bowel control after the birth of a baby, it is possible that she did not undergo a thorough examination after the birth, or that she has not received a correct diagnosis and repair.
If medical failings of this nature have left you struggling with embarrassing symptoms and difficulties with returning to work, managing your symptoms, leaving the house and carrying out simple tasks such as shopping for your baby products, you should speak to a legal specialist. It may be possible to make a claim for compensation for the impact of the negligence.
A successful claim could include your loss of income, past and future, if you are restricted in what you can do, the amount you can earn and the hours you can work.
Speak to a legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with extensive expertise in severe birth tear claims.
This specialisation ensures that we have the skills ready and waiting to help you in the most efficient and economical way.
It also means that we can offer No Win No Fee funding for medical negligence claims which we will discuss with you during your free initial telephone discussion.
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