UPDATE: ACC Cover For Maternal Birth Injuries

From 1 October ACC will cover injuries sustained during the labour or birthing process. Women who give birth on or after this date and sustain an injury in the process will be able to lodge a claim to help cover the cost of their treatment.

Pelvic health Physios (as well as Doctors and nurses) will be able to lodge claims for the following injuries:

• Labial, vaginal, vulval, clitoral, cervical, rectal and perineal tears

• Coccyx fracture

• Pubic rami fracture

• Pelvic joint damage from Obstetric trauma

• Prolpase

• Levator ani avulsion
  

  Other injuries covered include:

• Obstetric fistula

• Obstetric haematoma of pelvis

• Pudendal neuropathy

• Ruptured uterus during labour
  

  Claims for these injuired can be lodged by Doctors and nurses

  If you are unsure if your injury will be covered or have any questions feel free to send us an email info@leto.co.nz