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August 06, 2025
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Failures in maternity care resulted in preventable stillbirth

The loss of a baby is one of the most heart breaking experiences a family can endure. When that loss is caused by medical negligence, it raises serious concerns about the standard of care provided.

Paisley Laws
Medical Negligence, Medical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
July 10, 2025
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What is a birth injury? Understanding the signs, causes and legal options

If your child has experienced complications around birth, and you're worried about their development, you may be feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and looking for answers. You're not alone and support is available.

Demi Newlove
Medical Negligence, Medical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
June 27, 2025
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What are the lifelong impacts of birth-related brain injuries?

Birth-related brain injuries can happen in an instant, but their effects often last a lifetime. Conditions such as Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE), which is when a baby’s brain doesn’t receive enough oxygen or blood during pregnancy, labour or shortly after birth, can lead to long-term challenges for both the child and their family.

Chantelle Williams
Medical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth, Medical Negligence
February 24, 2025
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Conference announcement - Navigating life after a birth injury: Sam’s journey

We are in the final stages of planning our Brain Injury at Birth Conference, taking place on 1 May 2025 at the Leeds Marriott Hotel.

Suzanne Munroe
Switalskis News, Medical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
November 28, 2024
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Life changing settlement for man left brain damaged at birth 

The High Court in London has approved a multi-million pound settlement for a man who sustained severe brain injuries at birth.

Suzanne Munroe
Medical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth, Press, Client Story
October 11, 2024

Baby Loss Awareness Week 2024

Baby Loss Awareness Week is a time of reflection, remembrance and raising awareness for those affected by the heartbreaking loss of a baby.

Clare Gooch
Medical Negligence, Medical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
June 14, 2024
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Maternity: Broken Trust

A number of the bereaved families who have been failed by Nottingham University Hospitals Trust (NUH) have bravely shared their devastating experiences.

Clare Gooch
Medical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth, Medical Negligence
June 11, 2024
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High Court approves £21.6m payout for child who suffered brain injury at birth

London hospital trust admits injuries ‘could have been avoided’ if appropriate care had been provided.

David Thomas
Medical Negligence - Hospital and Surgery, Medical Negligence, Medical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth, Press, Client Story
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