Pregnancy Screening Errors.
Our specialist Medical Negligence team is here to support you if mistakes during pregnancy screening have caused harm to you or your baby.
A Pregnancy Screening Claim is a legal route which parents can take if a genetic abnormality is missed or misdiagnosed.
Experiencing a failure in the diagnosis of a genetic abnormality during pregnancy can turn what should be a joyful and hopeful time into one filled with uncertainty and distress. The emotional impact of such an event often extends far beyond the parents, affecting the wider family and raising difficult questions about the care received and the future ahead.
Our specialist maternity medical negligence solicitors are highly experienced in handling Pregnancy Screening Compensation Claims, ensuring that every aspect of what you have been through, both physically and emotionally, is fully recognised. We understand that the consequences of errors in antenatal screening can be far-reaching, which is why our support goes beyond the legal process. We are here to help you access any additional care, counselling, or practical support you may need, so you can begin to move forward with confidence and clarity.
At Lanyon Bowdler, we are here to help guide and support you through this difficult journey. Our medical negligence solicitors are highly experienced in handling pregnancy screening claims, ensuring that every aspect of your suffering, both physical and emotional, is properly recognised.
Pregnancy screening is a vital part of antenatal care, offering parents the opportunity to understand more about their baby’s development and health. At the 12- and 20-week scans, conditions such as Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome, Patau’s syndrome, and certain severe physical disabilities can often be identified. Blood tests and additional screening tools may also alert clinicians to potential concerns , not just about the baby, but also about the mother’s wellbeing.
When these screenings are not carried out properly, or if the results are misinterpreted, families can be left unprepared for life-altering challenges. In some cases, had the correct information been provided, parents would have chosen to terminate the pregnancy to prevent their child suffering, or to spare their family significant emotional and physical hardship. This is legally recognised as a form of clinical negligence known as wrongful birth.
You may be able to make a pregnancy screening negligence claim if:
Bringing a claim can never undo the shock or pain of what has happened. But it can provide vital financial support for the care your child may now need, and it may also help bring about changes to prevent the same mistakes being made again. It can be a way of seeking answers, accountability, and reassurance that your concerns have been heard.
At Lanyon Bowdler we are proud to have built up a strong reputation as one of the leading law firms in Shropshire, Herefordshire, and North Wales. Our Clinical Negligence Team has been acknowledged in the 2025 edition of the Legal 500, and ranked in Band 1 of the Chambers UK 2025 edition.
Our team of warm and friendly professionals strive to deliver the very best legal advice, tailoring our approach to meet your individual needs, and ensuring a truly personal service.
We understand that making a compensation claim for a pregnancy screening error which has led to a wrongful birth is a very emotive process. It can be incredibly difficult for parents to admit that they would have terminated their pregnancy had they been given the full information. Our compassionate solicitors understand how much you love and care for your child now that they have been born, and we want to help you to claim the compensation that will ensure your child lives as full and happy a life as possible.
We offer clear and concise pricing options, including ‘no win no fee’ agreements, so making a claim needn’t see you out of pocket. We’re on your team and we want to make the process as simple as possible for you, whilst also offering any additional support you may need outside of the legal case. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch to find out how we can help you.
A wrongful birth refers to a situation where, due to negligent screening or diagnostic failings, a baby is born with serious health conditions that were not identified during pregnancy. If proper screening or accurate test results would have led to a different outcome, such as a decision to terminate the pregnancy, a claim may be made on the basis that the child would not have been born but for the medical negligence.
Claims may relate to the failure to detect chromosomal abnormalities such as Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome, or Patau’s syndrome. They may also involve missed diagnoses of structural abnormalities like spina bifida, heart defects, or limb deformities. In some cases, the claim might relate to maternal health issues, such as gestational diabetes, that went unnoticed and caused complications.
Not at all. Compensation in these claims reflects the wider impact, not just on the child, but on the parents and the family as a whole. It may include costs associated with medical treatment, specialist equipment, home adaptations, loss of income, and long-term care needs. It can also recognise the emotional trauma and psychological harm experienced by the mother or both parents.
Every case is different, but strong claims typically involve detailed medical records from your antenatal care, expert opinions on how the screening was carried out and whether it fell below an acceptable standard, and a clear link between the error and the harm caused. Witness statements from healthcare professionals or family members may also form part of the evidence.
Yes. For claims brought by the mother, for example, relating to psychological injury or trauma, legal action must usually start within three years of when the negligence was discovered. Claims made on behalf of the child typically have a longer window and can often be brought up until the child’s 18th birthday. That said, it is always advisable to seek legal advice as early as possible to ensure no deadlines are missed.
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If you or your baby has been affected by a pregnancy screening error, and you believe negligent care was to blame, you may be entitled to bring a pregnancy screening negligence claim. Early and accurate screening is crucial in pregnancy, and failures in this area can have life-altering consequences.
Our specialist Pregnancy Screening Negligence Solicitors understand how distressing and overwhelming these situations can be. As part of Lanyon Bowdler’s award-winning team of Medical Negligence Solicitors, we have significant experience in maternity & pregnancy negligence claims, and we are committed to helping families find answers, accountability, and the compensation they need to move forward.
When you choose Lanyon Bowdler, you are choosing one of the UK’s leading teams in medical negligence law. Our Pregnancy Screening Error Solicitors provide practical legal advice delivered with empathy and compassion, ensuring you feel supported from the very first conversation. We are known for our client-first approach and for working tirelessly to secure the best outcomes for those we represent.
We have offices in Shrewsbury, Bromyard, Conwy, Hereford, Ludlow, Oswestry, and Telford, so are able to act for clients throughout Shropshire, Herefordshire, Mid and North Wales. Our specialists regularly act for families across the Midlands, and our experience makes us the leading Pregnancy Screening Negligence Solicitors for Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Worcester. As a leading full-service law firm in Wales with some of the UK’s most experienced medical negligence lawyers, we can represent you wherever you live in England or Wales.
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