Maternity errors result in stillbirth of couple’s first baby and significant injuries to mother (9 October 2024)

Summary

This blog tells the story of Sarah,* whose baby was stillborn due to negligent maternity care. Sarah also suffered from severe, permanent injuries in labour which led to her decision to leave the UK. Sarah was admitted to a leading London maternity unit, but staff failed to recognise that she was in active labour. Lack of appropriate care and monitoring led to her baby dying in the womb. Once her baby's death had been confirmed, Sarah was then left to deliver without support for seven hours, which left her with permanent injuries. The article describes the findings of the trust's internal investigation and the negligence claim Sarah and her partner are pursuing.

*not her real name