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Opinion  |  07:05:21
What symptoms should never be ignored in pregnancy?
Hannah Blackwell speaks with an experienced midwife about symptoms to be aware of during pregnancy, and what to do if you don’t feel you’re being heard.
Opinion  |  06:05:21
Are the aims of the Montgomery case being met by maternity professionals?
Hannah Blackwell reviews a recent study into maternity care, which draws interesting parallels with our own recent What About Mum survey.
Opinion  |  05:05:21
Is maternal mental health being taken seriously enough?
Having a baby is a pivotal event in someone’s life, man or woman. However, at such an important and special time in one’s life, it can also be the most terrifying, lonely and desperate time with a great deal of emphasis, if not entirely, being placed on the newborn baby.
Case Study  |  30:04:21
How we helped Jo after she suffered significant injuries during childbirth
Hannah Blackwell, solicitor for Jo Flaherty’s medical negligence claim, explains the injuries Jo suffered and how we helped her seek compensation.
Case Study  |  23:04:21
Successful cerebral palsy claim against London hospital: St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
A young boy has been awarded substantial multi-million pound damages following the negligent care afforded to his mother during her pregnancy.
Opinion  |  08:04:21
Jaundice in newborns – how should it be monitored and treated?
Abigail Ringer explains what to look out for if you are concerned about jaundice in newborns, as well as how it should be monitored and treated by medical professionals.
Opinion  |  01:04:21
What you need to know about HIE, before HIE Awareness Day
Ahead of Peeps HIE's HIE Awareness Day, Abigail Ringer explains what you need to know about the injury and how it can be avoided.
Opinion  |  08:03:21
Lives are being changed with a £30 million Government investment into Changing Places Toilets
Abigail Ringer explains the importance of a new £30 million investment from the Government into Changing Places toilets.
Opinion  |  04:03:21
How to stay active with cerebral palsy – from riding to running
I recently came across the inspirational story of Bryanna Tanase featured in Horse and Hound. Bryanna, who is 17 years old and lives with cerebral palsy, shares her story on how horses have impacted her life and her dream of competing in the Paralympics. She hopes that she might inspire others to reach their full potential too.
Opinion  |  03:03:21
Are maternity medics being encouraged enough to “Think Sepsis”?
In January 2021 MBRRACE published is latest report into maternal deaths. It was noted that between 2016-2018 23 women in the UK lost their lives to sepsis, accounting for 11% of all maternal deaths in that period. The report made a number of recommendations to improve these figures going forward.
Case Study  |  02:03:21
£100k in damages for 40-year-old who developed sepsis after the birth of her child
The claimant, a 40-year-old woman, received damages for the injuries she suffered as a result of the failure of the staff employed by the defendant trust to diagnose and treat infection with Streptococcus group A following the delivery of her child. As a result of the negligence she suffered sepsis leading to myositis and a blistering skin rash; and underwent total hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy. She also developed post-traumatic stress disorder and a depressive episode of mild severity.
Case Study  |  02:03:21
£250k for 39-year-old who suffered sepsis after negligent maternity care
The claimant, a 39-year-old woman, received damages for the injuries she suffered as a result of the failure of the staff employed by the defendant Trust to diagnose and treat infection with Streptococcus group A following the delivery of her child. As a result of the negligence she suffered sepsis and kidney failure requiring admission to ITU; and underwent total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. She also developed post traumatic stress disorder.
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