While birth is a natural process that is ideally complication free, a large number of women in the United States experience complications either during their pregnancy or during birth. In some cases, birth injuries suffered by newborns could have been prevented by more diligent care. Unfortunately it can often be small or careless mistakes, or signs overlooked, during pregnancy and birth which lead most often to injury. 

Medical malpractice birth injuries occur when doctors, nurses, or other health care providers do not meet the high standard of care during the birthing process for both mothers and babies. 

Most common medical malpractice acts during birth include: 

• Failure to detect fetal distress and/or properly monitor the baby’s heartbeat

• Failure to prevent and/or treat severe tearing or bleeding in the mother

• Failure to perform a C-section if medically necessary

• Improper use of forceps or vacuum delivery or failure to inform mother of the risks of these procedures

• Physical stress on the baby from pulling or twisting too hard as the baby exits the birth canal

Birth injuries can cause serious physical injury and lifelong complications. Additionally, there is often an added financial burden for families with children who have experienced birth injuries. Experienced medical malpractice birth injury lawyers can help immensely in navigating the legalities of medical malpractice.

If you feel that you were put at risk due to a medical malpractice birth injury, call Pribanic & Pribanic today. We are dedicated to helping those injured due to medical negligence and we will help you recover the damages you deserve.

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