The Impact of Miscarriage can be far more than Physical

Experiencing a miscarriage can be one of the most difficult life events we are faced with. It has recently been established that 1 in 6 women who lose a baby in early pregnancy experience long term symptoms of post-traumatic stress. This BBC article provides anecdotal evidence regarding the severity of the psychological impact on mothers. Plenty of miscarriages occur naturally, however, some are caused by clinical negligence. Do you believe you have experienced a miscarriage or birthing complications as a result of clinical negligence? Please contact us for a free, no-obligation enquiry today.

Deadly Delays

In this recent article by the Guardian, Accident and Emergency staff are quoted as saying they feel “despair, anger and frustration” as they have insufficient time and resources to provide adequate care. Have delays in accident and emergency impacted upon the level of care you have received? Do you believe you have been negatively impacted by a delay in diagnosis or even a delay in treatment following diagnosis?