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Pre-eclampsia is a multi system disorder and is when there is a defect in the placenta which occurs after 20 weeks. It can cause the mother to have raised blood pressure and leakage of protein in urine. The baby may develop slower and could potentially suffer from oxygen deficiency.

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The birth of a child should be a time of happiness, excitement and celebration. Sadly, when negligent mistakes are made by medical professionals the result is pain, heartache and frustration for parents and the wider family.

If you believe that you have a birth injury negligence claim in relation to any wrong or mistreatment you received during birth, then please contact a member of our medical negligence specialist team today. We are dedicated to your best interests and can advise you on how to proceed. If after talking to us you decide not to take matters further you are under no obligation to do so and you will not be charged for our initial advice session.

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Maternal birth injury

Some women can suffer from an injury during the birth process which can cause trauma, longer recovery and can affect a women’s day to day quality of life.

Maternal mental health

Many women will seek help for their child who might have suffered an injury but often forget the importance of their mental health.

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