Pregnancy, Birth & Maternal Injury
Pregnancy, Birth & Maternal Injury Claims Ireland: Experts in Birth Negligence
If you have suffered negligence from a medical practitioner during Pregnancy or Birth Injury and this resulted in injury you may be entitled to compensation. Pregnancy and birth negligence medical negligence claims arise when medical errors cause harm to mothers and/or babies. Examples of this type of medical negligence include:
- Failure to Diagnose Ectopic Pregnancy
- Misdiagnosis of Miscarriage
- Unrecognized Perforation Injury (C-Section/D&C)
- Inadequate Third/Fourth Degree Tear Repair
- Erb’s Palsy (Birth Injury.
Pregnancy, Birth & Maternal Injury Claims: FAQs
What is pregnancy related or birth related medical negligence?Ravi Kapoor2025-04-04T21:02:47+00:00
This occurs when healthcare providers fail to provide a reasonable standard of care during pregnancy, labour, and delivery, resulting in injury to the mother and/or baby.
What types of injuries can occur?Ravi Kapoor2025-04-04T21:03:18+00:00
Injuries can include:
- Maternal injuries (e.g., perineal tears, haemorrhage, infection)
- Birth injuries to the baby (e.g., cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy)
What are the causes of these injuries?Ravi Kapoor2025-04-04T21:03:14+00:00
Causes can include:
- Failure to properly monitor the mother or baby
- Delay in performing a C-section
- Improper use of forceps or vacuum extraction
- Failure to diagnose and treat complications
