Most mothers give birth without complication. But sometimes, harm arises when part of the placenta or foetal tissue is left behind after a birth, miscarriage, or termination, a condition known as Retained Products of Conception (RPOC).
Our cases often involve:
1. Ectopic pregnancies not properly identified or treated, sometimes resulting in the loss of a fallopian tube and affecting future fertility.
2. Incomplete delivery of the placenta, where missing fragments are not detected or monitored, leading to infection.
Ultrasound and established monitoring protocols are essential in these situations. When used properly, complications can usually be avoided.
Not all cases of RPOC amount to negligence. However, where clear warning signs are missed, diagnosis is delayed, or proper monitoring is not provided, serious and preventable harm can result. In our experience, independent medical experts frequently criticise such lapses in care, confirming the instincts of women who felt they had been let down.
At Cian O’Carroll Solicitors, we investigate whether standards of care were breached and, where negligence is found, help women secure redress and access to the specialist care they need.
Learn more about our cases and how we have worked with our clients to achieve life changing results in terms of damages, provision of care and accountability.
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