Skip to main content

Contact us to arrange your
FREE initial consultation

Call me back Email us
 

Mothers and babies are at higher risk where the pregnancy involves more than one baby and need specialist maternity care. Having twins increases the risk of complications and potentially harmful conditions, such as intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), pre-eclampsia, and gestational (pregnancy-related) diabetes. Twin pregnancies also have complications of their own, such as twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS).

Twin pregnancies must be treated as high risk throughout the mother’s antenatal care, labour and delivery, and in the neonatal (newborn) period immediately after birth. Regular scanning and monitoring throughout pregnancy, and careful planning, monitoring and management of the delivery are essential to ensure a safe outcome for mother and babies.

If you, or your children, have been injured by negligent maternity care, you may be entitled to claim compensation.

What are the different types of twin pregnancy?

We tend to think of twins as identical or non-identical. However, during pregnancy, twins are classified by whether the babies share the placenta and its membranes. The type of twins determines the risk and the level of specialist care that the mother should receive throughout her pregnancy, labour, and delivery. There are three types of twins:

  • DCDA or dichorionic diamniotic twins. DCDA twins each have their own placenta with its own separate inner membrane (amnion) and outer membrane (chorion). All non-identical twins and one third of identical twins are DCDA. DCDA twins have the lowest risk of all twin pregnancies.
  • MCDA or monochorionic diamniotic twins. MCDA twins share the same placenta with one outer membrane (chorion) and two inner membranes (amnion). Around two thirds of all identical twins are MCDA. Twins who are MCDA  are at greatest risk of developing twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). MCDA twins need more frequent scans and monitoring than DCDA twins. Women who are expecting MCDA twins may be referred to a fetal medicine centre for specialist care during pregnancy.
  • MCMA or monochorionic monoamniotic twins. Only 1% (1 in 100) pairs of identical twins are MCMA. MCMA twins share both the inner and outer membranes. MCMA twins need specialist care, frequent scans and close monitoring during pregnancy, as they have a higher risk of life-threatening injury to the babies from cord entanglement.  

Parents can find out which type of twins they have at the antenatal ultrasound scan appointment between 11 and 14 weeks of pregnancy.

Starting your twin pregnancy birth injury claim

To help support your twin pregnancy birth injury claim, we will obtain medical records, any investigation documentation and treatment protocols. We will then take a detailed witness statement from you and others as necessary, and instruct independent medical experts to consider the care you received and the consequences for you of the failings in your child's care.

The defendant may accept responsibility for your injury as a result of negligent care, and we may be able to negotiate the appropriate compensation award at this point.

If settlement is not achieved, we will start court proceedings and take your case towards trial, keeping the defendant under pressure to agree settlement of your claim. Over 95% of cases succeed without the need for trial, but every case is prepared on the basis that a judge will need to decide all the issues in your claim that the defendant has not admitted.

Why choose Boyes Turner?

Boyes Turner’s birth injury specialists are experienced in recovering compensation for twins and their mothers who have been injured by negligent maternity care.

  • We are nationally acclaimed medical negligence lawyers. We are recognised as leading clinical negligence experts by Chambers Directory and Legal 500.
  • Our award-winning solicitors are accredited for our expertise by the Law Society, AvMA and APIL. We secure maximum compensation settlements for our clients which make the best provision for their current and future needs.
  • We have an extensive and highly experienced medical negligence team with proven skills to succeed in high value, complex claims involving catastrophic injury and severe disability.

Twin pregnancy birth injury and negligence claims frequently asked questions

What are the risks and complications of twin pregnancy?

Having twins, triplets or other multiples increases the risk of developing complications of pregnancy. These complications include:

Read more

What kind of mistakes lead to twin pregnancy negligence compensation claims?

Examples of mistakes or negligent care which commonly lead to twin pregnancy compensation claims include:

Read more

What type of injuries can lead to a twin pregnancy birth injury claim?

Our experienced birth injury solicitors investigate the cause and the nature of each client’s injury carefully, to ensure that our client receives their full entitlement to compensation. This includes ensuring that the long-term consequences of their injury, such as future developmental or increasing disability, are understood and taken into account when assessing their future needs and the value of the claim. Injuries which often lead to twin pregnancy negligence compensation claims include:

Read more

Previous Cases

£2,225,000 settlement for a boy who suffered a severe brain injury from twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS)  after delays in referring his mother to a fetal medicine centre for specialist care during pregnancy. 

£24 million equivalent settlement for a second twin whose brain injury and cerebral palsy were caused by hyperstimulation of her mother’s uterus during a negligently managed induction of labour. 

£2.9 million settlement for a second twin whose brain was injured leading to HIE and cerebral palsy when his oxygen supply was cut off by the umbilical cord around his neck during a negligently delayed delivery. 

Compensation settlement for the family of a second twin whose brain was injured during delays caused by a fetal monitoring mix-up in labour. 

Judgment for our client in a claim for a premature twin who suffered a brain injury after negligent treatment of necrotising enterocolitis and negligent ventilation causing hypocarbia. 

Get help today
  • No upfront costs & no win, no fee
  • Expert rehabilitation help
  • Free & no obligation initial advice

Meet your specialist team

Our specialist Twin pregnancy birth injury and negligence claims team are considered leaders in the field and have a significant amount of expertise.
Susan Brown photo

Susan Brown

Partner

Julie Marsh headshot

Julie Marsh

Partner

Richard Money-Kyrle headshot

Richard Money-Kyrle

Partner

Sita Soni headshot

Sita Soni

Senior Associate - solicitor

Vanessa Wand photo

Vanessa Wand

Senior associate - solicitor

Rachel Makore headshot

Rachel Makore

Associate - solicitor

Tara Pileggi-Byrne photo

Tara Pileggi-Byrne

Associate - Solicitor

Alpa Rana headshot

Alpa Rana

Associate - solicitor

Fran Rothwell

Fran Rothwell

Associate solicitor

Ben Ireland headshot

Ben Ireland

Solicitor

Alice Carley headshot

Alice Carley

Paralegal

Audrey Elmore headshot

Audrey Elmore

Medical records coordinator

Nicky Melville headshot

Nicky Melville

Professional support assistant

Susan Brown photo
Julie Marsh headshot
Richard Money-Kyrle headshot
Sita Soni headshot
Vanessa Wand photo
Rachel Makore headshot
Tara Pileggi-Byrne photo
Alpa Rana headshot
Fran Rothwell
Ben Ireland headshot
Alice Carley headshot
Audrey Elmore headshot
Nicky Melville headshot

Related news

Related cases

What is a medical negligence claim?

Who can make a medical negligence claim?

Can I claim against the NHS?

Will I need to go to court to claim medical negligence compensation?

How much compensation can you get for medical negligence?

What can medical negligence compensation pay for?

How to fund a medical negligence claim?

Will I need a medical examination if I make a medical negligence claim for compensation?

What are the time limits for making a medical negligence claim?

Can I make a claim on behalf of a child?

How to make a medical negligence claim?

How long do medical negligence claims take?

How will medical negligence compensation be paid?

What is causation in medical negligence claims?

How can you prove medical negligence?

Birth injury cases

View all

Awards & accreditations

Our medical negligence and personal injury teams have been nationally recognised for over 20 years because of their expertise, empathy and commitment to securing maximum compensation for our clients.

              Lifetime Lawyers Logo Brake | The Road Safety Charity

What our clients say

"Amazing support"

Fran has been an amazing support through a very difficult time for me and my family. Always available to speak and kept me in the loop with anything happening, she has been so kind, and I thank her so much for helping and getting my mum the justice she deserved.

Ms Alison

"Honest, approachable and truly empathetic"

What has to be some of the most testing horrible times was dealt with in a dignified, honest, approachable and truly empathetic manner. I could not begin to do Susan justice for her handling of our case.

Boyes Turner Client

"they kept us fully informed "

I approached Boyes Turner after my claim was turned down by one of the Medical Negligence Claim company. My wife was a victim of medical negligence.

Boyes Turner have acted so efficiently on our behalf and was able to win our case. Anytime we contact them, their customer service was very good as they kept us fully informed of every level our case has developed. They are very friendly and approachable and great in their professional advise. I would strongly recommend anyone approach them for their legal and medical negligence services.

Boyes Turner Client

"Thoroughly professional, knowledgable and approachable"

Thoroughly professional, knowledgable and approachable with communication and updates as and when needed, in what can be a drawn out process, I was always comfortable asking questions and always received answers which were clear and understandable. Highly recommend

Boyes Turner Client

"Amazing professional firm"

I came to Boyes Turner desperate after searching the web for a firm to use for my sons case. He was only a few months so my mind was all over the place, but from the very first point of contact I felt a sense of relieve and belonging. I was welcomed and looked after by amazing staff who always communicated everything so well and went the extra mile to explain things and ensure I understood what was happening every step of the way (THANK YOU SUSAN BROWN). Susan was amazing I felt like I not only had a solicitor but someone who understood my emotions as a mother and always handled me with so much compassion and that was all I needed to keep me going for the 6 years of the case. Years went by in a breeze because of how professional Boyes Turner was. I am so greatful I went through it all with them and mananged to get my son a good compensation. We look forward our new life where my sons needs are priority after struggling for so long. Thank you Boyes Turner and thank you Susan Brown. My family and I are ever indebted.

Boyes Turner Client
Rated Excellent 4.8/5