According to a study released by the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the average birth weight for full-term newborn babies has declined by two ounces over the past fifteen years. Doctors are concerned about the findings, because low birth weight can seriously affect the health and well-being of a newborn. In some cases, low birth weight can increase the likelihood of birth trauma and injury to the baby.

If your child has suffered injury due to the reckless or negligent actions of a doctor or nurse, contact the Philadelphia birth injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams,215 P.C. at 215-329-3511 today. 

According to researchers, ultrasound tests can be used on infants 3 to 6 months old to help detect possible birth injuries like shoulder dislocation. Medical professionals believe that persistent injuries that do not heal within the first few months following birth can be detected with the use of ultrasonography. By identifying the problem at an early age, doctors and physicians may be able to better treat such problems in infants.

If your child has suffered serious injury during childbirth, contact the Philadelphia birth injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-329-3511.