Forceps are medical devices used to assist childbirth, but when used improperly, they can cause serious injury.
Forceps and other assistive birthing instruments can play a critical role in delivery. They may be used to help deliver a baby in distress or when labor has stalled and the mother is unable to continue pushing due to exhaustion. In these situations, forceps can be life-saving.
However, improper use or excessive force can lead to severe injuries for both the baby and the mother.
Pribanic & Pribanic forceps injury lawyers Jeffrey Pribanic, Ernest Pribanic, and Victor Pribanic are experienced in handling these cases. Call today for a free legal consultation at (412) 672-5444.
Can Forceps Harm Me or My Baby? Yes
Forceps look like long curved spoons, or tongs, that are gently placed around the baby’s head so that as the mother continues to push, a doctor can gently pull the baby downward. While in many cases this procedure can go smoothly, in some cases it does not and lasting injury can occur. The following injuries can result from forcep-assisted deliveries:
- Intracranial bleeding
- Intraventricular bleeding
- Increased risk of stroke
- Skull fracture
- Lacerations
- Brachial plexus injury
- Trauma to the mother’s vagina, bladder, or rectum
An obstetrician should closely follow all standards of care when using forceps to aid in the delivery of a baby. Deviations from this standard of care may cause serious harm and our Pittsburgh birth injury attorneys are here to make sure that negligence is identified and exposed. We know how to hold negligent medical professionals accountable and will pursue financial compensation for your child’s complete, lifelong care. If you feel that you or your child were put at risk due the use of forceps or other assistive birthing instruments, call Pribanic & Pribanic today at (412) 672-5444 to learn more. We are dedicated to helping families and children injured due to medical negligence and we will help you recover the damages you deserve.
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What should I do if my baby experiences health problems?
First, seek medical treatment if your child is developing health symptoms. Second, consider getting a baseline of their entire health, like blood tests and organ function, in case anything changes. There are other steps you can take to improve your chances of securing compensation, like preserving evidence. Take photographs or videos of anything involved that you think led to your child's injury.
It is also important to be careful about what you sign or what you say to companies involved in your baby's injury. They are trying to limit their liability and may try to get you to sign documents or make statements that hurt your case. To ensure your rights are protected in your state consult with an experienced attorney first.
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