Birth Defects Resulting in Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice can involve the method and manner in which a doctor cares for the mother during pregnancy and delivers the baby. Failure to properly diagnose or properly treat various types of conditions or complications that arise during pregnancy can lead to devastating consequences that could include the death of the child, the death of the mother, permanent birth injuries or other related injuries. Birthing complications can be caused by: - Mismanagement of the pregnancy; - Failure to treat a dangerous situation; - Failure to respond to unusual bleeding; - Umbilical cord problems; and/or - Fetal distress of any kind. A long delivery can also have adverse consequences for both the mother and child. A protracted labor can cause brain injuries and even death due to any of the following situations: - A delay in extracting the baby; - Misuse of a labor inducing drug; - Improper use of a vacuum extractor or forceps; - Inadequate or late recessitation; and/or - Failure to properly monitor condition after birth. - Premature births often times result in complications for the child as well as situations involving emergency C-sections which in certain circumstances may be the basis of a claim for obstetrical malpractice. Other claims might also include other conditions such as shoulder dystocia, tracheal plexus palsy, cerebral hypoxia, erb's palsy, cerebral palsy, muscle injuries and scarring. If you or someone you know has suffered a birth injury you should contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer immediately.

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