EXCLUSIVE: South Yorkshire mum describes feeling 'ignored' during childbirth
44-year-old Anne has since been diagnosed with PTSD following her experience in 2022
A South Yorkshire woman says her voice was 'ignored' - as she told medics about her 'excruciating pain' - during childbirth in 2022.
44-year-old Anne has been speaking with us exclusively about her traumatic experience four years ago.
The incident happened at an NHS Trust outside of South Yorkshire & North Derbyshire.
Anne suffered a significant bladder injury during a c-section.
In an exclusive interview with us - Anne has revealed she's since been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder due to the lack of care she received.
The 44-year-old - who now lives in South Yorkshire - says her experience has left her feeling angry:
"I don't think my health, pain or trauma of what had happened was really listened to.
"What happened to me was bad - but it could've been made into a better experience for me.
"If I can change it for someone, then that would be brilliant.
"I couldn't even really focus on the fact I'd had baby. I felt like I wanted to die - I was in that much pain!
"It was a horrific experience of giving birth, and I was continuously told that I should be grateful that both the baby and I were okay.
"I'm still very angry and I'm still very upset by it all.
"For a long time, I think I buried it, and because I had a baby and another toddler, I just had to carry on.
"It completely changed the way I feel about healthcare.
"Nobody was listening to me or caring for me, and I was made to feel like I was on display all the time."
Anne is currently pursuing a clinical negligence claim against the NHS Trust involved - who we aren't naming for legal reasons.
Charlotte Rampley from Taylor Emmet Solicitors in Sheffield is Anne's legal representative:
"Harm following a traumatic birth isn't necessarily just physical.
"The psychological effects can continue long after the physical injuries have begun to heal.
"This will continue to impact Anne and her family long-term, and it's just making sure that is accredited and respected within the claim and also within society."
Earlier this year, the government promised to invest £41 million towards improving maternity care in the England.