What is medical negligence in reproductive healthcare?

Medical negligence in reproductive health takes many forms. Sometimes it involves a series of egregious errors that result in a birth injury. In other cases, it is a refusal to provide necessary and legal treatment. Some examples include:

• Denial of a medical abortion to save the life of the mother
• Refusal of treatment for a miscarriage
• Forced or coerced sterilization
• Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy
• Medical negligence during fertility treatments
• Failure to obtain informed consent before any reproductive procedure
• Botched reproductive surgeries such as a hysterectomy or tubal ligation
• Denial of necessary health care services

If you or a loved one experienced a violation of your reproductive rights resulting in harm, or were denied care from the healthcare providers from whom you sought help, contact Michelle.