Help for the Pain

Medical malpractice can trigger devastating birth injuries. The injuries affect both newborns and their mothers. Below are examples of causes of birth injuries and steps to take to recover compensation for the same.

Causes of Birth Injuries

Birth injuries have multiple causes. Below are a few examples.

Wrong Procedures

Procedural mistakes or oversights during labor and delivery can cause birth injuries. For example, incorrect use of forceps during delivery can bruise the baby or pinch some nerves. Critical nerve damage can lead to short or long-term injuries that require medical intervention. Your doctor should use their skills plus experience to handle all procedures safely.

Delays

Critical delays during your delivery can also harm you or your baby. For example, prolonged labor can trigger postpartum hemorrhaging (abnormal bleeding) and affect your baby's body functions, such as breathing and breathing. The medical team handling your delivery should know when normal delivery is impossible and intervene appropriately.

Misdiagnosis

Your medical team should diagnose and treat any problems you might develop during delivery. For example, they should know if and why you have abnormal bleeding, heartbeats, or low blood pressure. Your treatment won't work if you develop complications and the doctor misdiagnoses your condition.

What to Do

Birth injuries can lead to painful and expensive consequences for you and your baby. Anyone responsible for such damages should compensate you. Financial compensation might not compensate for your pain, but it can go a long way in helping you care for the bay. Below are some tips to take.

Get Medical Care

Hopefully, your doctor will notice signs of birth injuries and intervene immediately. However, you should not keep quiet if you suspect something is wrong and the doctor is not doing anything. You know your body best and have the right to speak up if you suspect something is wrong. Talk to your doctor for medical diagnosis and treatment before things worsen.

Get a Second Opinion

Consider a second opinion if you are not satisfied with your primary doctor's handling of your delivery or birth injuries. You don't lose anything by getting a second opinion, but you might catch a complication in its infancy before it triggers long-lasting complications.

Document Your Experience

You might not have the energy and presence of mind to do much if you have birth injury complications. If you can, keep a journal to document your experience with the delivery and subsequent treatments. You can use the documentation later to refresh your memory or spot errors the doctors might have made.

Consult a Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Consult a personal injury lawyer if you suspect medical malpractice caused your birth injuries. Medical malpractice cases have procedures and regulations different from other personal injury cases. Your lawyer will know what to do to get you the compensation you deserve.