Severe bleeding after childbirth, known as major or massive post-partum haemorrhage (PPH), is one of the most serious complications that can arise during labour and delivery. It is a medical emergency that requires immediate recognition and expert treatment.
All maternity hospitals have detailed guidelines in place for managing major haemorrhage. These protocols are designed to ensure that blood loss is accurately measured, appropriate resuscitation is started without delay, and specialist interventions are available as required.
When these guidelines are not followed, or when haemorrhage is underestimated or treated too slowly, the consequences can be life-threatening. Mothers may suffer organ damage, long-term health complications, or, in the most tragic cases, death.
At Cian O’Carroll Solicitors, we support women and families who believe their care fell below the accepted standard during or after childbirth. Our role is to investigate what went wrong, why it happened, and to help ensure that the harm suffered is recognised and addressed.
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.
Case Study While giving birth to her only child, our client suffered a series of complications that were not managed…
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