Medical Liability Consultants, Inc. Glossary Medical Malpractice

Obstetrical Mistake Quality obstetrical care is crucial to the health of the mother and her baby prior to, during, and after childbirth. Unfortunately, the rate of medical malpractice in the United States has reached alarming proportions. Worse still, an increase in the number of obstetrical mistakes is part of the growing problem. Obstetrical mistakes, while not always intentional, can have severe consequences to both the mother and child. If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury or harm because of an obstetrical mistake, you should know that you have legal rights. Please contact us today to speak with a compassionate and experienced medical malpractice attorney who can help ensure those rights are protected. What Is An Obstetrical Mistake? Obstetrical mistakes refer to any errors made by an obstetrician or other medical professional before, during or after childbirth. Obstetrical mistakes occur for countless reasons but may include failure to: Recognize fetal distress Diagnose and/or treat infection Respond to complications in a timely manner Sadly, obstetrical mistakes often have devastating consequences. Some obstetrical mistakes result in birth injury to the baby, including brain damage, cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, and even death. In some cases, an obstetrical mistake can lead to maternal death, or death from childbirth.

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