Birth Complications
Despite advances in modern medicine, thousands of infants and mothers experience birth complications daily. While some circumstances are not foreseeable or preventable, other birth complications require careful monitoring and medical care to avoid disaster. Injury or trauma resulting from inattentive medical personnel or improper procedure amounts to negligence. Those responsible should be held accountable for medical malpractice.
Factors Contributing to Birth Complications
Various conditions arising during pregnancy that can contribute to complicated labor and delivery. Blood incompatibilities, infections and all medical conditions experienced by the mother must be diligently monitored and treated. Certain conditions require anticipatory precautions such as advance preparation for possible emergency intervention.
Women experience premature labor and delivery for numerous reasons. Health care providers must do everything possible to maintain the pregnancy and protect the health of the infant. If premature delivery is unavoidable, implementation of critical care measures ensure the baby has the best chance of survival outside the womb.
Fetal positioning during labor and delivery may cause complications as well. Accurate assessment and methods of delivery must be used to ensure minimal trauma to the infant and mother. Likewise, medical devices, including forceps and vacuums, must be utilized properly in order to prevent damage and injury to the infant.
Efficient monitoring of the infant and mother during labor alerts staff to possible infant or maternal distress. Abnormalities or changes in either patient’s condition require immediate attention and proper procedure. Disruption of blood and oxygen flowing to an infant’s brain may result in irreversible brain trauma.
Consult Shapiro Law Group
Complicated births may lead to devastating permanent injuries for the infant or the mother. In addition to the accompanying emotional stress, chronic conditions require ongoing expensive medical services. The trained attorneys at Shapiro Law Group will evaluate your case to determine possible wrongdoing and assist your family in obtaining appropriate compensation.
