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Was a mother given 'conflicting' advice by the NHS before dying in childbirth?
Lucy, a 32-year-old mum-of-two sadly passed away at Royal Hampshire County Hospital after suffering complications during the birth of her second child.
In 2017, Lucy gave birth to her first daughter via a caesarean section after which she required surgery to repair the scarring. Lucy’s family claim that after the birth, she was advised that a vaginal delivery in any future pregnancy would not be the best option.
However, in March 2021 Lucy went into labour again and tragically suffered a ruptured uterus during the delivery. Whilst her daughter luckily survived after being born in her stomach, Lucy sadly passed away.
The post-mortem gave the cause of death as a uterine rupture and amniotic fluid embolism.
An investigation was launched by Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and an inquest was opened in order to establish whether Lucy would have survived if she had undergone a caesarean section.
Coroner Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp said 'I think there are issues regarding the labour and whether this could all have been avoided had she not had a vaginal birth.'
Winchester Coroner's Court heard it is disputed whether Lucy was given sufficient information to make an informed decision on whether she should have given birth naturally having had a caesarean section previously.
The family's lawyer, told the pre-inquest review: 'She was given conflicting advice - if it can be called that.'
The inquest is expected to last four days.
Bell Lax Solicitors have a wealth of experiencing in dealing with a wide range of birth injury claims. If you or a loved one have concerns regarding treatment you have received, contact our medical negligence team for helpful advice on 0121 355 0011.
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