Traumatic birth compensation claims

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Overview

Support for birth trauma – legal guidance when things didn’t go to plan

Understanding and support when birth doesn’t go as expected

Labour and delivery are unpredictable – but when something goes seriously wrong and the care falls short, the effects can be profound. For some mothers, the physical and emotional trauma can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and long-term mental health impacts.

We’re here to listen. If you’ve experienced a traumatic birth and believe your care was negligent, we’ll help you understand your legal rights and whether you have grounds for a compensation claim.

Recognising the signs of trauma

Postnatal PTSD may involve flashbacks, anxiety, gaps in memory, or struggling to bond with your baby. These symptoms can be isolating, but you’re not alone – and you don’t need to go through it unsupported.

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If we believe you have a viable claim, we’ll guide you through the process with care and transparency. Our team will be with you at every stage.

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Examples of possible medical negligence during traumatic births include:

Failure to gain informed consent before using forceps or ventouse
Physical injury to mother or baby caused by poor clinical decisions
Failures in care resulting in stillbirth or neonatal death

PTSD after stillbirth or neonatal death

Tragically, some babies are stillborn or die a few days after birth because medical staff make mistakes. Losing a child is the worst thing any parent can go through. In medical negligence cases, there is an added sense that the child’s death could have been avoided with better care. Lots of parents just want answers about what happened during their care, and support to help them come to terms with the loss of their child.

Parents are particularly at risk of PTSD after birth if they suffered a stillbirth or neonatal death. If this happened to you, it’s important that you get all the support you need.

A medical negligence solicitor is on your side to help you through the process. At Tees, we can help you find out what happened during your child’s birth and get the support you need to move forwards.