Is shoulder dystocia a disability?
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Is shoulder dystocia a disability?
Call Our Law Firm For A Free Review: 800-392-4529
Is shoulder dystocia a disability?
While shoulder dystocia itself is not considered a disability, birth injuries that may arise from shoulder dystocia can cause permanent disabilities.
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Is shoulder dystocia a disability? Call Pribanic & Pribanic birth injury attorneys Jeffrey Pribanic, Ernest Pribanic and Victor Pribanic (left to right) today for a free legal consultation 800-392-4529.
Is shoulder dystocia a disability?
While shoulder dystocia itself is not considered a disability, birth injuries that may arise from shoulder dystocia can cause permanent disabilities.
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Is shoulder dystocia a disability? Call Pribanic & Pribanic birth injury attorneys Jeffrey Pribanic, Ernest Pribanic and Victor Pribanic (left to right) today for a free legal consultation 800-392-4529.
Shoulder dystocia is a birth-related complication that occurs when a baby’s shoulder gets stuck inside the mother’s pelvis during delivery. It can cause injury or harm to both the infant and mother if not treated with prompt medical intervention. Although some cases resolve without issue, shoulder dystocia can lead to birth injuries and potentially lifelong disabilities for the newborn.
Birth Injury Complications of Shoulder Dystocia
Certain situations can increase the risk of shoulder dystocia and make it more challenging to manage during childbirth. A mother’s history of a previous delivery complicated by shoulder dystocia is a significant risk factor, as there is a higher likelihood of recurrence in subsequent pregnancies. Additionally, slow labor progression, where the baby becomes distressed or more difficult to deliver, can increase the risk of shoulder dystocia. Potential complications resulting from shoulder dystocia include:
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Brachial Plexus Injury: A common complication of shoulder dystocia involving damage to nerves in the shoulder and arm, leading to weakness, paralysis, or lack of feeling.
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Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE): In severe cases of shoulder dystocia the fetus may have lack of oxygen for extended periods potentially leading to HIE, which can result in significant neurological impairment and be considered a disability.
If your child experienced shoulder dystocia and has lasting impairments, it’s best to talk to a qualified birth injury attorney who can determine whether you have a medical malpractice case. Contact our law firm online or by phone today: 800-392-4529
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