An unrepaired 4th degree tear can cause extreme distress and loss of income. A compensation claim might help the woman affected to cope with the physical, psychological and financial problems it … [Read more...]
Anal Examinations in Childbirth
It might seem strange to connect an examination of the anus with the process of giving birth but a failure to carry out such as examination can result in shocking on-going symptoms. Obstetric anal … [Read more...]
Is Surgery Necessary for a Third Degree Tear?
A third degree tear is a serious injury which can have an appalling long-term impact on the woman affected. A repair by a skilled and experienced surgeon in an operating theatre is necessary to try to … [Read more...]
Undiagnosed Perineal Tear
If you are suffering with distressing and debilitating anal and perineal symptoms because your perineal tear was not diagnosed at the time of your baby’s birth, you may be entitled to make a claim for … [Read more...]
3rd Degree Tear Negligence
Third degree tears during childbirth, causing debilitating bowel problems, appear to be on the increase. We have found that negligence regarding the management of these injuries can take several … [Read more...]
Anal Incontinence Due to Birth Negligence
Developing anal incontinence after the birth of your child may suggest that you have experienced substandard care. It may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation if you have been left with … [Read more...]
OASI Symptoms
What is an OASI and how do you know if you have suffered one? What is an OASI? An OASI is an Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury and, if you have one, you will have received that injury during the … [Read more...]
Rectovaginal Fistula Compensation
If you are suffering with the appalling symptoms of a rectovaginal fistula, you may well be the victim of poor quality care. You might wish to consider making a claim for compensation. A … [Read more...]
Can I Claim Compensation for a 4th Degree Tear?
4th degree tears are the most severe forms of perineal injury experienced by women during vaginal childbirth. Their mismanagement by medical practitioners can lead to significant compensation … [Read more...]
Do I have A Severe Perineal Tear?
If you are experiencing on-going unpleasant bowel and perineal symptoms after the birth of your baby, it is possible that you have an undiagnosed perineal tear. Perineal tears Perineal tears should … [Read more...]
Failed Repair of Perineal Tear
The failure to repair a perineal tear effectively after childbirth may have an extremely distressing and life-changing impact on the woman affected. The impact of a failed repair Some perineal tears … [Read more...]
Raising Awareness of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries
The rates of severe perineal tears during vaginal childbirth appear to be increasing. There has been some suggestion that this may partly be due to a lack of understanding of the impact of these … [Read more...]
3RD Degree Tear After C-Section Refused
Recent research by the charity, Birthrights, has shown that 15% of NHS Trusts do not allow an expectant mother to choose to give birth through a caesarean section. What are the implications of this if … [Read more...]
Misdiagnosis of a Rectal Buttonhole Tear
A rectal buttonhole tear, received during vaginal childbirth, can be very difficult to diagnose. It is vital to the future health and well-being of the woman concerned, however, that every attempt is … [Read more...]
Reducing Severe Perineal Tear Rates
Is the OASI Care Bundle Project making a difference to the apparently increasing number of women who suffer severe perineal tears during vaginal childbirth? OASI Care Bundles The OASI Care Bundle … [Read more...]
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