Obstetric Trauma Expert Witnesses

Obstetric trauma can involve physical injuries that occur during labour or childbirth. These may include perineal tears, genital tract injuries and obstetric anal sphincter injuries. More severe injuries can affect recovery and may cause longer-term symptoms.

Cases involving childbirth-related injuries can raise complex medico-legal questions. These may relate to risk assessment, delivery, diagnosis, classification and repair. Experts may also consider pain, continence problems, functional impairment and long-term outcomes. RCOG recognises chronic pain, sexual dysfunction and continence difficulties as potential consequences of severe perineal injury.

Our obstetric and gynaecology expert witnesses can provide independent, evidence-based medico-legal opinions and reports. Experts may review maternity records, delivery documentation, operative records and follow-up assessments. They can also assess the nature and consequences of the injury.