Diane Rostron at Addies Solicitors

29/05/2026

The loss of a much wanted baby to stillbirth, or in the weeks following their birth, is traumatic and devastating.

Parents are entitled to full and transparent answers from their hospital to understand why their baby died.

If poor maternity care is suspected as causing the death families have a right to pursue accountability.

Find out more about how our baby loss experts can help families get to the truth on our website.

https://dianerostron.co.uk/trusted-inquest-representation-following-baby-loss/

27/05/2026

When permanent brain damage is caused by inadequate maternity care leading to the loss of mental capacity, there is no time limit to starting a claim for compensation.

We secured a £multi-million settlement for a young man who suffered serious harm at birth more than 20 years ago.

Read more about how our experts secured justice, and ensured that his lifelong care needs could be met, on our website.

https://dianerostron.co.uk/9-million-compensation-approved-for-a-birth-injury-twenty-years-ago

25/05/2026

Caesarean sections are on the increase as women choose to have children at an older age and some have pre-existing medical conditions.

A c-section for some mothers is the safest method of delivery. A hospital is responsible for ensuring that the correct incision type is performed to avoid serious harm to mother and baby.

Find out more on our website.

https://dianerostron.co.uk/the-risks-of-incorrectly-conducted-caesarean-sections/

22/05/2026

The interruption of a baby's oxygen supply during a pregnancy and up to birth can cause irreversible brain damage.

Diligent monitoring of both mother and baby, with timely medical intervention when red flags are present, is critical to patient safety.

Read more on our website.

https://dianerostron.co.uk/baby-starved-of-oxygen-at-birth/

Baby Starved Of Oxygen At Birth. Lack Of Oxygen At Birth. It is vital that oxygen is available to the baby during pregnancy to safe delivery.

20/05/2026

The government has appointed its first Maternity Advisor with a special focus on the communities facing significant health inequalities.

Michelle Welsh MP has personal experience of a traumatic birth and has stated that her priorities will include safer staffing levels, stronger accountability, listening to mothers, tackling inequalities and ensuring that lessons are learned.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/maternity-advisor-to-champion-safer-care-for-mothers-and-babies

20/05/2026

In rare circumstances, a placental abruption can occur during a pregnancy. The outcome of this can be catastrophic for mother and baby if a hospital does not act quickly and appropriately.

Read more about placental abruption on our website.

https://dianerostron.co.uk/placental-abruption-is-rare-but-can-be-deadly-if-a-hospital-fails-to-act-quickly/

18/05/2026

The findings of the largest NHS maternity review in Nottingham is due to be published at the end of June.

Read more about what families affected by medical negligence should know on our website.

https://dianerostron.co.uk/understanding-maternity-reviews-what-you-need-to-know/

15/05/2026

When excess fluid builds around a newborn baby's brain it is a red flag for timely medical intervention.

Our client was failed by medical staff who failed to act on clear symptoms of hydrocephalus.

Read more about our recent case on our website.

https://dianerostron.co.uk/24-6-million-approved-for-eight-year-old-brain-damaged-boy-in-wales/

14/05/2026

More than 1,000 families will be involved in an independent maternity review of potentially preventable baby deaths in Sussex.

https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2026-05-13/parents-whose-babies-died-at-nhs-hospitals-welcome-significant-announcement

13/05/2026

Medical errors made during maternity care can devastate families. The team of birth injury specialists at Diane Rostron relentlessly pursue answers when a family has been seriously let down by their local hospital.

Read more about an avoidable brain injury case recently settled by our experts on our website.

£1.65 Million Secured In Avoidable Birth Brain Injury Claim. We recently settled a claim for a girl who has severe disabilities due to inadequate care.

11/05/2026

The outcome of the largest review into maternity services is due to be published at the end of June.

Serious failings in patient safety spanning several years is expected to be the finding of Donna Ockenden's investigation in Nottingham.

A review involving 2,500 families began after allegations of harm to babies and mothers in Nottingham.