One female staff member taking part in the legal action, who did not wish to be named, told the BBC she and her colleagues had been “poisoned”.<\/p>\n
The way they were treated was a “massive kick in the teeth” and it had caused widespread anger, she said.<\/p>\n
“A lot of people were suffering from chronic fatigue, constant headaches, low vitamin B12, which was subsequently causing things like heart palpitations and very foggy heads,” she said.<\/p>\n
They were seeking “justice for the staff” who “work tirelessly” to safely deliver babies, she added.<\/p>\n
“You’ve got people sitting in offices that need to be held accountable for their actions,” she said. <\/p>\n
In another case, a midwife said she had collapsed at work due to the symptoms, which included headaches, low mood and anxiety.<\/p>\n
Another claimant said she had experienced pain in her hands and feet.<\/p>\n
Other symptoms listed in the court filing include “excessive fatigue and irritability”.<\/p>\n
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