A mum has been left devastated after a traumatic labour resulted in her uterus rupturing, leaving her unable to have more children. Harsimeran Kaur, 42, suffered the loss of three pints of blood and was informed she could no longer carry another child following a 15cm tear during the birth of her second son.Despite being scheduled for a c-section, which would have meant a quicker delivery, doctors opted to proceed with a vaginal birth. Kaur claims that despite receiving an epidural, the pain was so intense that it caused her to convulse off the bed.It was only after an ultrasound revealed blood in her abdomen that she was hurried into surgery for an emergency c-section, where the significant rupture was found. In the aftermath, Kaur sought legal advice from medical negligence specialists. The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust acknowledged in legal documents that the rupture could have been prevented with an earlier c-section decision.Now, Kaur is sharing her story to highlight the issue of birth trauma. The HR business partner from Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, expressed her ongoing shock: "To this day, I still struggle to comprehend everything that's happened."She shared her harrowing fear: "I really thought I might die and my children might be left without a mum - to have that go through your mind is the most terrifying and devastating thought."Kaur also revealed the lasting impact of the incident: "I've been left completely traumatised by it all, particularly that my son was also injured. While I know that nothing can ever turn back the clock, I hope that by speaking out I can help others who may be going through something similar."Initially admitted for a c-section to deliver her second child, it was discovered upon examination that her baby had shifted position. However, after her waters broke and labour progressed, she endured severe pain. Despite initial reports from doctors claiming her baby's heart rate was normal, it was later revealed that there had been multiple instances of abnormal readings, signalling an urgent need for delivery.Nearly three years after the traumatic event, Harsimeran is still psychologically affected and unable to conceive again due to the injuries she suffered. Her legal representative, Auriana Griffiths, a specialist medical negligence lawyer at Irwin Mitchell, commented: "Having a baby was meant to be a happy time for Harsimeran, but the experience has had a life-changing impact on her, both physically and mentally."Griffiths said: "Through our work, we sadly see too many women and babies injured during childbirth."She emphasised the importance of improving maternity care for patient safety, concluding: "It's therefore vital that changes are made to maternity care to improve patient safety and help prevent others from suffering like Harsimeran has."A spokesperson for the Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust expressed deep regret over the incident: "Our Trust is extremely sorry for the errors made during Ms Kaur's labour and the delivery of her baby. We strive to provide the best possible care for all patients and it is of great regret to us when this is not the case.""We have acknowledged the impact this will have had upon the family and made immediate payment to provide the initial equipment and therapies to support them. Additional matters are ongoing and we are unable therefore to comment further at this time."
