Medical Liability Consultants, Inc. Glossary Medical Malpractice

Birth Injuries Traumatic birth injuries can be a result of medical malpractice. The birth of a child is one of the miraculous wonders many have the privilege to witness in their lifetimes. When a mother or child suffers a birth injury, families are often left bewildered, wondering how and why such a tragedy occurred. Many birth injury situations involve unforeseeable complications that must be treated as best as possible when they occur. In other situations, a birth injury is preventable and may be the result of medical error, negligence, or malpractice. Common Causes of Birth Injuries: Complications During Pregnancy Improper Dating Complications During Childbirth Ob/Gyn Errors Obstetrical Mistakes Complications During Pregnancy Birth injury may be the result of a complication that developed during pregnancy. Many of these risks can be identified during a woman's pregnancy and treated to decrease or prevent a subsequent birth injury. Prenatal complications greatly increase the risk that a child or mother will suffer a birth injury. Maternal or fetal infections and health conditions Rh incompatibility between the mother and child Maternal drug, tobacco, or alcohol use There are a number of birth complications which can lead to a serious birth injury if a medical professional does not respond appropriately. Common Conditions due to Birth Injuries: Brachial Plexus Palsy Erbs Palsy Cerebral Palsy Shoulder Dystocia Birth Trauma

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