Causes of Birth Trauma
The process of giving birth is one that naturally exerts a considerable amount of force on newborns. Sometimes, doctors choose to use techniques that increase these forces. Newborns tend to be flexible with bone structures that are not fully developed. In some ways, this allows them to experience the pressures of labor without being harmed, but due to certain characteristics of a mother or baby, or due to negligent care on behalf of a doctor or medical professional, it can also leave them at greater risk of internal trauma.
What Causes Birth Trauma?
About half of all birth traumas are avoidable. With such a high percentage of traumas occurring for no reason other than medical negligence, it might be a good idea for you to speak to an attorney no matter what you were told about the cause of your baby’s birth injury. Common causes include:
- Prolonged or rapid labor
- Use of vacuum or forceps in delivery
- Doctors not recognizing factors that would indicate a need for a C-section
Remember that even if your doctor cites a natural reason for your child’s birth trauma, such as a large head, he or she may have made the wrong choice in how to respond to the progression of events in the birth.
Contact Us
If your baby suffered an internal injury during birth, and you believe that a doctor’s negligence was to blame for this injury, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact the Philadelphia birth injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today at 215-238-1130 to speak to someone about your case.