10 Signs or Causes of Birth Injuries

If your baby was born with injuries or an unexpected health concern, you may be wondering about the cause. Doctors might give you vague answers, saying that it is hard or impossible to pin down causes in every case. While this might be true, the reality is that there are many instances in which medical negligence is to blame. The following are possible signs or causes of birth injuries:

1. Your doctor didn’t warn you about some important part of prenatal care, a drug interaction, or what to expect in pregnancy.
2. Your baby was in an abnormal position, and your doctor reacted slowly.
3. You had an adverse reaction to a medication that caused problems for you or your baby.
4. There was an unusual amount of bleeding in your delivery.
5. Your doctor suggested inducing labor or performing a C-section, but did not warn you of the possible repercussions.
6. There were problems with your use of pitocin (a drug used to induce labor).
7. Your baby had more than mild bruising following birth.
8. Your baby experienced a lack of oxygen during delivery.
9. Your baby had seizures or other neurological complications after birth.
10. Your baby was given a low APGAR score.

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There are few joys in life that match that of welcoming a healthy child into the world. Having that taken from you by the negligent actions of a doctor or nurse involved in the labor and delivery process should not be allowed to pass without a response. If your son or daughter has sustained a birth injury, contact the Philadelphia birth injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 215-238-1130 today.