About Birth Injury & Obstetric Negligence claims in Ireland
Issues that can arise in birth-related clinical negligence investigations include CTG (cardiotocograph) failures, mismanaged shoulder dystocia, delayed pre-eclampsia or gestational diabetes diagnoses, mismanaged instrumental delivery, unrecognised ectopic pregnancy, postpartum haemorrhage failures, kernicterus, neonatal hypoglycaemia, undiagnosed Group B Strep, and OASI tears. Below are the specific claim types we investigate within this category.
Claim types in this category
Birth Injury Claims in Ireland
Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects movement and muscle control.
Caesarean Section (C-section) Negligence Claims
For many families, a Caesarean section is a necessary and safe intervention that ensures the health of both mother and baby.
Childbirth Hypoxia (Birth Asphyxia) Claims
Childbirth hypoxia, also known as birth asphyxia, is a serious medical condition that occurs when a baby is deprived of adequate oxygen before, during, or immediately after birth.
CTG / Fetal Heart Monitoring Failures Claims
For parents, the sound of the baby's heartbeat on the monitor during labour is a source of reassurance.
Ectopic Pregnancy Misdiagnosis Claims
An ectopic pregnancy is a medical emergency that demands immediate and competent clinical attention.
Erb's Palsy Claims
A brachial plexus injury or Erb's palsy diagnosed in a baby after birth can be deeply distressing for parents and families.
Gestational Diabetes Negligence Claims
Pregnancy is naturally a time of hope and anticipation, but it is also a period that requires vigilant medical monitoring.
Group B Strep (GBS) in Pregnancy & Neonatal Sepsis Claims
The birth of a child should be a time of relief and joy, not the beginning of a fight for answers.
Instrumental Delivery (Forceps/Ventouse) Injury Claims
For most parents, the birth of a child is an anticipated moment of joy.
Kernicterus / Severe Neonatal Jaundice Claims
When a child suffers a profound injury shortly after birth, families are often left seeking clarity on how their care was managed.
Maternal Birth Injuries (OASI / 3rd-4th Degree Tears) Claims
Severe perineal tears,known clinically as Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASI),can be physically and psychologically devastating.
Neonatal Care Negligence Claims
Newborns are incredibly fragile, requiring the utmost care and attention to help them grow into healthy, thriving adults.
Neonatal Hypoglycemia Brain Injury Claims
When a baby suffers a brain injury shortly after birth, the impact on a family is profound and immediate.
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Negligence Claims
Obstetrics and gynaecology involve some of the most sensitive and high-stakes areas of medical care, where even minor errors can lead to serious consequences for mothers, infants, and patients with complex gynaecological conditions.
Perineal Tear Mismanagement Claims
The birth of a child is a life-altering event, but for many mothers, the physical aftermath is marred by unnecessary pain and distress.
Placental Abruption / Placenta Previa Mismanagement Claims
The arrival of a new baby is expected to be a time of celebration. It is a moment families plan for and dream about for months.
Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) Mismanagement Claims
For most families, childbirth is a time of joy, but a severe Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) can turn that experience into a traumatic emergency.
Pre-eclampsia Mismanagement Claims
Pregnancy is naturally a time of mixed emotions, blending excitement with worry.
Retained Placenta & Uterine Inversion Negligence Claims
The birth of a child should be a time of safety and new beginnings.
Shoulder Dystocia Mismanagement Claims
The birth of a child should be a moment of celebration.
Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Negligence Claims
The loss of a baby is a unique and devastating trauma. It disrupts the natural order of life.
VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean) Mismanagement Claims
For many women in Ireland, the choice to attempt a vaginal birth after a previous Caesarean section (VBAC) is a significant one.
