Syntocinon Claims

Syntocinon injections can be very important – even life-saving – before or during labour. However, it must be used with caution, as administering it unnecessarily or being given too high a dose can have devastating consequences.

If you have been administered Syntocinon when it shouldn’t have been, or your baby has suffered from permanent brain damage due to an excessively large dose, Gibson & Associates Solicitors can help you to make a claim.

We have handled many cases involving Syntocinon, supporting families through a highly emotional and distressing time by helping them understand what happened and why. Our experienced medical negligence solicitors have demonstrated a consistent success rate by ensuring your family make the right choices based on your specific needs and circumstances.

No matter where in Ireland you are based, Gibson & Associates is here to help. Start a Syntocinon claim with us today by calling 01 872 3143; you can also fill in our online enquiry form to request a call back, and we will aim to return your call in three hours or less.

Our Syntocinon claim services

The team at Gibson & Associates has handled many cases where Synotocinon was unnecessarily administered or the dose given was too high, resulting in damage to your child’s brain. We know that it can be difficult for families to go through legal proceedings following what is understandably a difficult and emotional time, but we are here to make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.

At each stage of the claims process, we will provide you with the advice you need to get the best possible outcome, as we know how important a successful claim can be to improving a child’s quality of life by helping you to:

Provide care
Make adaptations to the home
Get around safely and easily
Take time off work

Your solicitor will investigate the circumstances that led to your baby’s injuries by examining medical reports and consulting with independent medical experts to see if those charged with your and your child’s care behaved negligently.

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FAQs

What is Syntocinon?

Syntocinon is an injection that contains oxytocin, which is a naturally-occurring hormone, used to induce or speed up labour. It causes the muscles of the uterus to contract during labour, speeding up the rate of contractions.

It is usually given intravenously, with doses gradually increasing until the rate of contractions matches that of natural labour.

While Syntocinon can be beneficial in helping deliver a baby when there are concerns about the health of the pregnancy, it must be administered with caution. Doctors or midwives can sometimes be too quick to administer the hormone, which can harm the baby.

When is Syntocinon used?

The hormone Syntocinon can be administered for a number of reasons before or during labour, including:

- Inducing labour
- Stimulating labour when contractions are weak
- Controlling heavy bleeding after a baby has been delivered
- Helping with the management of some types of miscarriage

Syntocinon should not be used if:

- The baby is short of oxygen or in distress
- The mother has unusually strong contractions
- The baby is in the wrong position for vaginal delivery
- Vaginal delivery will be difficult due to an obstruction

What are the risks associated with Syntocinon?

When the uterus contracts during childbirth, the baby’s blood and oxygen supply is temporarily restricted. By forcing the uterus to contract more quickly, the baby is given less time to recover between contractions, which can result in oxygen deprivation, causing brain damage. An injury to a child’s brain can lead to serious, lifelong conditions, such as cerebral palsy.

Why choose Gibson & Associates?

Our mantra is that “good enough” isn’t good enough for us, which is why we strive to achieve the best outcome possible from any medical negligence claims that we take on. During the initial consultation, we will listen to your needs and place them at the heart of everything we do, as we know how vital a successful claim can be to improve a baby’s quality of life.

As a leading Irish law firm, we understand how complex the claims process can be, which is why we will aim to make proceedings as simple and stress-free as we can. We will use simple, plain language when explaining matters, avoiding the use of jargon or “legalese”. We are also totally transparent about costs and processes from the very beginning.

From day one, you will be assigned a dedicated point of contact who will be with you throughout proceedings, and we aim to respond to all calls within three hours.

With offices in Dublin and Letterkenny and associates around the country, Gibson & Associates is here to help, no matter where in Ireland you are based.

Meet Our Birth Injury Team

Contact our team today for advice with your claim

Amanda Walsh

Partner

Amanda Walsh

Janice Doherty

Medical Negligence Solicitor

Janice Doherty

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To discuss a potential Syntocinon claim with our team of experts, call Gibson & Associates today on 01 872 3143. Alternatively, complete our online enquiry form and we will aim to get back to you within three hours.

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