Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
A prolapsed umbilical cord is a relatively common complication during birth. It occurs when the umbilical cord becomes wrapped around the baby’s neck. This affects the amount of oxygen that the baby can intake, and therefore every major organ that requires this oxygen to function.
If someone you love has experienced pain and suffering due to a medical professional’s negligence, it is important to speak with an attorney about your rights. Although nothing can make up for the emotional and physical toll of a birth injury, you may find some relief through compensation. Contact a Philadelphia birth injury attorney at Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today at 215-238-1130 to learn more in a free consultation.
Consequences of Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
Whether or not umbilical cord strangulation may occur during childbirth is somewhat unpredictable. Therefore, it is important for doctors and other medical professionals to be on the watch for:
- Hypoxia
- Organ Damage
- Brain Damage
Fortunately, with advances in medical technology, warning signs of injury and potential problems can be easily recognized and solved by trained medical professionals. But negligent OB/GYNs or their staff members may cause significant harm if they fail to recognize the potential for injury.
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Birth injuries can take a tremendous toll on the mother, the child, and all their loved ones. A negligent professional who causes these injuries should be held accountable for this irresponsibility. Contact a Philadelphia birth injury attorney at Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today at 215-238-1130 to learn more about your rights.