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Birth Injury & Obstetric Negligence Claims

Failures during pregnancy, labour, and the neonatal period that can be life-changing for the child and family.

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  • Strict time limits apply. Early advice is important
  • Clinical negligence claims are generally outside the Injuries Resolution Board process
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3 min read Last reviewed 20 May 2026 Reviewed by Ciara McPhillips, Principal Solicitor

About Birth Injury & Obstetric Negligence claims in Ireland

Issues that can arise in birth-related clinical negligence investigations include CTG (cardiotocograph) failures, mismanaged shoulder dystocia, delayed pre-eclampsia or gestational diabetes diagnoses, mismanaged instrumental delivery, unrecognised ectopic pregnancy, postpartum haemorrhage failures, kernicterus, neonatal hypoglycaemia, undiagnosed Group B Strep, and OASI tears. Below are the specific claim types we investigate within this category.

Claim types in this category

Caesarean Section (C-section) Negligence Claims

For many families, a Caesarean section is a necessary and safe intervention that ensures the health of both mother and baby.

CTG / Fetal Heart Monitoring Failures Claims

For parents, the sound of the baby's heartbeat on the monitor during labour is a source of reassurance.

Ectopic Pregnancy Misdiagnosis Claims

An ectopic pregnancy is a medical emergency that demands immediate and competent clinical attention.

Gestational Diabetes Negligence Claims

Pregnancy is naturally a time of hope and anticipation, but it is also a period that requires vigilant medical monitoring.

Group B Strep (GBS) in Pregnancy & Neonatal Sepsis Claims

The birth of a child should be a time of relief and joy, not the beginning of a fight for answers.

Instrumental Delivery (Forceps/Ventouse) Injury Claims

For most parents, the birth of a child is an anticipated moment of joy.

Kernicterus / Severe Neonatal Jaundice Claims

When a child suffers a profound injury shortly after birth, families are often left seeking clarity on how their care was managed.

Maternal Birth Injuries (OASI / 3rd-4th Degree Tears) Claims

Severe perineal tears,known clinically as Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASI),can be physically and psychologically devastating.

Neonatal Hypoglycemia Brain Injury Claims

When a baby suffers a brain injury shortly after birth, the impact on a family is profound and immediate.

Perineal Tear Mismanagement Claims

The birth of a child is a life-altering event, but for many mothers, the physical aftermath is marred by unnecessary pain and distress.

Placental Abruption / Placenta Previa Mismanagement Claims

The arrival of a new baby is expected to be a time of celebration. It is a moment families plan for and dream about for months.

Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) Mismanagement Claims

For most families, childbirth is a time of joy, but a severe Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) can turn that experience into a traumatic emergency.

Pre-eclampsia Mismanagement Claims

Pregnancy is naturally a time of mixed emotions, blending excitement with worry.

Retained Placenta & Uterine Inversion Negligence Claims

The birth of a child should be a time of safety and new beginnings.

Shoulder Dystocia Mismanagement Claims

The birth of a child should be a moment of celebration.

Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Negligence Claims

The loss of a baby is a unique and devastating trauma. It disrupts the natural order of life.

VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean) Mismanagement Claims

For many women in Ireland, the choice to attempt a vaginal birth after a previous Caesarean section (VBAC) is a significant one.

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