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Frequently Asked Questions about Birth Trauma:

What is a Birth Injury or Birth Trauma?

Sometimes during the birth process, the baby may suffer a physical injury that is simply the result of being born. It is estimated that between two and seven babies out of 1,000 are injured during the birth process. This is sometimes called birth trauma.

What causes and issues that underly a birth trauma lawsuit?

The main issues include the negligence of medical professionals which include doctors and nurses who fail to monitor the birth process and anticipate harm to the baby. Specifically, a doctor can cause birth trauma by not acting to prevent the trauma, ignoring signs of the fetal distress leading to trauma.

What specialists are needed to move forward on a birth trauma injury case?

A birth trauma case, is a very complicated case undertaking which requires careful review of all birth records by both nurse and physician experts. Our law firm has qualified, actively practicing obstetrical nurses and Doctors to review those medical records for signs of fetal distress that may have been ignored by hospital personnel at the time of delivery which should have been observed and the trauma prevented.

The following conditions may be associated with a difficult birth.

Large Babies - birthweight over about 4,000 grams (8 pounds, 13 ounces)

Prematurity - babies born before 37 weeks (premature babies have more fragile bodies and may be more easily injured)

Cephalopelvic Disproportion - the size and shape of the mother's pelvis is not adequate for the baby to be born vaginally

Dystocia - difficult labor or childbirth

Abnormal birthing presentation - such as breech delivery

The following are a few common injuries that result from Birth Trauma:

Facial Paralysis - During labor or birth, pressure on a baby's face may cause the facial nerve to be injured. This may also occur with the use of forceps for delivery. The injury is often seen when the baby cries. There is no movement on the side of the face with the injury and the eye cannot be closed. If the nerve was only bruised, the paralysis usually improves in a few weeks. If the nerve was torn, surgery may be neccessary.

brachial palsy - Brachial palsy occurs when the brachial plexus (the group of nerves that supplies the arms and hands) is injured. It is most common when there is difficulty delivering the baby's shoulder, called shoulder dystocia. The baby loses the ability to flex and rotate the arm. If the injury caused bruising and swelling around the nerves, movement should return within a few months. Tearing of the nerve may result in permanent nerve damage. Brachial palsy is treated with immobilization of the arm with a brace or splint. Special exercises are also used to help maintain the range of motion of the arm.

fractures - Fracture of the clavicle or collarbone is the most common fracture during labor and delivery. The clavicle may break when there is difficulty delivering the baby's shoulder or during a breech delivery. The baby with a fractured clavicle rarely moves the arm on the side of the break. There may be bruising over the broken bone. Simply immobilizing the arm and shoulder is the recommended treatment and healing begins quickly.

If you believe that your child has been injured due to doctor or medical professional negligence, contact us today for a free consultation.

We will help you recover the compensation that you and your child deserve!

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Michael J. Gallagher

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My firm represents plaintiffs in Wrongful Death and Personal Injury cases in the following areas:

Paralyzing Injuries Birth Trauma

Auto Accidents Cerebral Palsy

Spinal Cord Injury Dog Bites

Machine Injures Slip and Fall Injuries

Death Claims

Traumatic Brain or Closed Head Injury

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