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Opinion  |  06:10:21
Why I’m observing World Cerebral Palsy Day today
Today, like thousands of people across the world, I will be celebrating World Cerebral Palsy Day. World CP day is an opportunity to raise awareness of cerebral palsy; to celebrate the lives of the 17 million people affected by cerebral palsy; and to focus on areas for change that will have a positive impact on their lives.
Case Study  |  17:09:21
35-year-old woman receives over £27,000 in compensation for sepsis and other injuries suffered as a result of negligence during childbirth
In April 2018, our client went into labour and was admitted to hospital. Despite presenting with a persistently high temperature, no antibiotics were prescribed as she developed sepsis. Unfortunately, as a result of being prescribed beta blockers for atrial fibrillation, the severity of her sepsis was also hidden from medical professionals.
Opinion  |  17:09:21
‘Safe maternal and newborn care’ – what is actually happening to improve NHS maternity services in the UK?
Kerstin Scheel reviews the current state of maternity care in the UK, and what is being done to improve patient safety in this area.
Opinion  |  13:09:21
How to spot post-natal sepsis, the most common cause of maternal death
Faye Marks speaks with Professor Dimitrios Siassakos, Consultant in Obstetrics, about the importance of recognising sepsis in women who have recently given birth, including symptoms to be aware of, and what should happen if medical attention isn’t sought promptly.
Opinion  |  13:09:21
10 years of World Sepsis Day – here’s a reminder of what you need to know
Over the last 20 years, there has been a growing recognition that sepsis is one of the most common and potentially life threatening conditions faced by the human race.
Opinion  |  05:07:21
University of Nottingham research could finally demonstrate the need for routine GBS testing in the NHS
A fantastic study led by the University of Nottingham seeks to definitively assess the value of GBS testing in pregnancy in NHS maternity services in England. July 2021 is GBS awareness month #GBSAM2021 and studies such as this will be imperative, if supportive in its findings, in persuading the NHS to fund routine GBS testing in pregnancy and reducing the number of cases of early-onset GBS infection in newborns.
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.
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