Is hospital negligent??

Jammietot

Right..I'm a new mom to my two week old son. He appears to be happy and healthy despite his difficult delivery. The situation is that my consultant has arranged a private meeting to discuss the events of my labour and delivery as my baby spend 5 days in the NICU as a result of horrific bruising following a forceps delivery and also needed antibiotics due to my waters having gone so long before birth. I feel unnecessary trauma was caused to us both and action should have been taken earlier to avoid the distress caused. They also made me aware that he possibly suffered nerve damage to his face as a result which only time will tell. The consultant arranged this meeting not me. What does this mean and what should I do?? Sorry about the long post. Any help would be appreciated

P. Breathnach

Don't jump to any conclusions. Listen carefully to what the consultant has to say. Make notes to ensure that you have a proper recollection of his explanations. Ask any questions that occur to you.

If you still have concerns, then you should seek expert advice. Perhaps your GP could be your next port of call, and your GP might arrange for another consultant to advise you on the events surrounding the birth.

I am pleased - as no doubt you are - that your infant son seems happy and healthy.

blatantrereg

Contact a solicitor whose areas of practice include medical malpractice etc.

Taltos

OP - your thread may be better placed in the Newborn & Toddlers forum.
However due to the nature of your query and title I cannot move it as it appears to be borderline if not fully a legal inquiry.

Suggest you PM the mods there to see if they are OK if you pose this question but as above due to the nature of your query we have no choice but to close it here in PI.