Women’s reproductive health has historically been undervalued in society, neglected in medical research, prone to misdiagnosis by doctors, trivialised by the media and treated cursorily by governments. However, research has found that women tend to spend more – financially, emotionally and time-wise – on their reproductive health. The articles below touch on some of these issues.
In a study carried out by the organisation Birthrights, less than half of women they surveyed had the birth they wanted and many experienced lack of choice and disrespectful care. Read more here in our blog.
I recently obtained compensation for the family of a woman who died from cervical cancer. She was 32 years old and had a family when she died, less than one year after she was diagnosed. Yet her story is not a one-off. Read more here in our blog
Earlier this month one of our Senior Solicitors in our Complex Injury Team, Olivia Boschat, wrote a very interesting article for Female First highlighting the importance of cervical screening for women. To quote Olivia, “anyone who’s had a smear test knows it is not an elegant experience” but it is an important one. In fact it can be lifesaving. Yet many women across the country are being denied access to this important test because GP surgeries, where the test is most commonly carried out, are not accessible for those with mobility issues. Read more here in our blog.
The Maternal Health Alliance confirm that a staggering 1 in 10 women will develop a mental illness during pregnancy or within the first year of having a baby. Many of those will struggle on in silence without recognising they need help or being able to access support. Read more here in our blog.
Dealing with the Unexpected: What happens when a woman’s ovaries stop working before they should? Read more here in our blog.
Stillbirth and neonatal death is an earth-shattering, life-changing loss and one of the worst things anyone can imagine going through. It is also something that is incredibly difficult to talk about. Read more here in our blog.
Pregnancy is an exciting time for parents-to-be but there can be risks and complications when the baby is in the womb. This blog focuses on the specific risk of umbilical cord compression within the womb and the effect this can have on the baby. Read more here in our blog.
British women are said to experience, on average, 30 years of post-reproductive health. With or without a history of childbirth, these years can involve a number of difficult health conditions, and all too often, a lack of information on how best to deal with them. Read more here in our blog.
Discover the true cost of having a female reproductive system, from inequalities in the prices of products to women having to spend more time at the doctors. Read more here in our blog.
How do women feel about their reproductive health, and do they trust doctors to guide them through their questions, issues and concerns? Find out here.
What are the implications of the rife misinformation regarding women’s reproductive health? Dr Anne Henderson takes us through some of the most pressing issues.
Some mums can suffer serious injuries during child birth. Whilst the needs of the new baby must be met, mums need to support to get the right treatment and support. Read more here in our blog.
For women who suffer a delay in diagnosis of gynaecological cancer, the delay can mean the difference between being able to have children or not. Read our blog for more information on the options available to those affected.
29 April to 5 May 2019 marks Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, the aim of which is to raise awareness of maternal mental health issues during pregnancy or after having a baby, to encourage mothers to get the support they need. Read more in our blog.
Where a physical injury has caused infertility then you will usually be entitled to claim the costs of fertility treatment such as IVF, according to current case law. Read our blog for more information on the current situation.
At present, pre-eclampsia can only be cured by delivering the baby. If pre-eclampsia isn’t diagnosed and monitored, a number of complications can develop including brain injury fits and stroke.
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