Birth Trauma: Shoulder Dystocia
Shoulder dystocia is a traumatic experience for both the labouring mother, her baby and her partner. It refers to when one of the baby's shoulders gets stuck behind the pelvic bone and prevents the...
View ArticleBirth Injury Complaints Procedures (NHS)
If you feel that you have been a victim of medical negligence during your pregnancy or the birth of your baby, then it is important that you voice your complaint to those in charge so that you can help...
View ArticleBirth Trauma: Causes of Shoulder Dystocia | BreastfeedingMums.com
Shoulder dystocia cannot usually be predicted in advance and there is a certain degree of risk that it will occur during any full-term birth. However, there are a few risk factors that appear to...
View ArticleBirth Injuries - Perineal Tears
Perineal tears (ie, tearing of the area between the vagina and anus) are birth injuries that happen during the second stage of labour as the baby is being delivered. However, they are not diagnosed...
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