Examples of possible pregnancy compensation cases

Finding out you are pregnant is the happiest moment in many people’s lives. However, it can also be nerve wracking and daunting and you rely on the skills and experience of the midwives and doctors whose care you are in. 

Unfortunately, every now and then mistakes can be made, and this can lead to a number of injuries to either the mother or baby. Under the right circumstances you may find that you have a case to claim for compensation.

Wrongful Birth

This term refers to a birth of a child with a birth defect that could have and should have been diagnosed early on in the pregnancy and would have given the option of termination rather than give birth to a physically or mentally disabled child.

Clinical Negligence during Labour

This is something that goes wrong during labour as the result of negligence committed by the midwife or doctor responsible for the delivery.

Pre-Eclampsia

This condition is due to a defect in the placenta and is easy to catch with regular antenatal tests and check-ups. However, when it is not caught it can lead to the death of both mother and baby.

Many more include:

• Uterine Rupture and Placental Abruption
• Cerebral Palsy
• Episiotomy and second or third degree tears
• Forceps or Ventouse Delivery
• Erb’s Palsy or Brachial Plexus Injuries
• Congenital Hip Dysplasia
• Maternal Diabetes or Gestational Diabetes

These are all examples of problems that can sometimes arise before or during labour and, if negligence can be found and proven, you may be able to claim for compensation. However, just because you or your child has suffered from one the medical conditions mentioned above doesn’t automatically qualify you to be in a position to make a claim. 

Furthermore, there are additional examples of pregnancy and birth injury cases that have not been included in this list. For more information and support on your claim, get in touch with a firm of medical negligence solicitors who can give you specific advice according to your case.