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Opinion  |  11:09:20
The hidden part of the birth trauma journey – the psychological impact
Not all birth trauma has a visible, physical impact upon new mothers. Sometimes, events and their aftermath can lead to significant psychological harm which isn’t visible but is no less damaging, and this is especially true when a birth injury occurs. Here we relate the story of one of our clients, whose daughter developed Erb’s palsy after negligent maternity care.
Opinion  |  10:09:20
One mother’s experience of the trauma of her birth injury
During birth injury awareness week 2020 one of our clients has kindly agreed to share her personal story with others, explaining what she went through, how she coped with her injuries, and how she eventually “came out the other side”.
Opinion  |  09:09:20
Birth trauma awareness – how to make a birth complaint
The Birth Trauma Association is running their annual awareness campaign from 6-12 September 2020. Many women have been urged to share their experiences with each other and their own personal stories and journey to recovery, the charity’s research suggesting that some 30,000 women annually suffer from birth trauma.
Opinion  |  22:07:20
Is a maternal vaccine to stop GBS close to becoming a reality?
As Group B Strep Support Awareness Month nears its final week, Abigail Ringer shares some of the recent advances in finding a vaccine against Group B Strep.
Opinion  |  15:07:20
What makes GBS so deadly? A new study reveals the genetics behind the bacteria’s armoury
Abigail Ringer from our specialist Birth Injury team takes a look at the research into Group B Strep, and what makes this bacteria so dangerous to newborns.
Opinion  |  08:07:20
Universal screening for Group B Strep: why Group B Strep Support are campaigning for change
As Group B Strep Support Awareness Month continues this month, here we look into the work of Group B Strep Support and their ongoing campaign for universal screening for GBS in pregnancy.
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Opinion  |  01:07:20
Group B Strep Awareness Month – what you need to know about this year’s event
The 1st July 2020 marks the beginning of Group B Strep Support Awareness Month and this blog looks at how we can all get involved in saving babies’ lives.
Opinion  |  10:06:20
East Kent hospital maternity unit still ‘requires improvement’ – what the latest reports say
Lucy Crawford offers an update on the latest findings from a report into East Kent Hospitals Trust's maternity care.
Opinion  |  08:06:20
The importance of antenatal pregnancy care during the Covid-19 pandemic
One of the most dangerous consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic has to be the impact on the otherwise routine management and review of patients. Antenatal NHS maternity care in the UK has become highly standardised to ensure best practice and to enable maternity staff to hopefully make an early diagnosis of potential complications of pregnancy. The ability to effect standard care has not only been impacted by restrictions on how to practice, but also by the fears of pregnant women in presenting themselves to clinics or antenatal units.
Opinion  |  03:06:20
Making childbirth safer – the results of the ESMiE enquiry
Although most babies are delivered without complications, the National Heath Service is continually striving to make child birth safer. On 21 May 2020, a confidential enquiry was published, reviewing the quality of care received when babies have died in a midwifery-led setting(i). The enquiry highlights what can be done to further enhance the safety of midwifery led deliveries.
Uncategorised  |  19:05:20
Caring for children with cerebral palsy in the midst of the Covid-19 lockdown
Kerstin Scheel, partner in our Compensation Protection team, explains how the current lockdown is impacting upon those who need help to care for family members with cerebral palsy.
Opinion  |  04:05:20
The Shrewsbury and Telford Maternity Review – a final appeal to families
Kerstin Scheel explains the current status of the Ockenden Review into Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust, and what you can do if you think you have been impacted by the issues raised so far by the review.
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