BIRTH INJURIES

Medical Malpractice is one of the causes of traumatic injuries during birth.

The brain regulates and coordinates all body activities. It is essential that the brain get oxygen in order to conduct these activities. Traumatic birth injuries is a term used to describe both avoidable and unavoidable mechanical and anoxic trauma during labor and delivery.

Anoxic trauma involves a situation in which there is diminished oxygen in the arterial blood supply despite the infant's otherwise normal ability to carry oxygen. The diminished oxygen in the blood supply may be due to a reduced oxygen supply, respiratory obstruction, or inadequate respiratory movements. Mechanical trauma involves some physical act to the body - usually the skull of the infant - which prevents the needed transmission of oxygen to the brain of the infant.

If you, or a loved one, believe you may have been injured by your healthcare system, contact us today. We specialize in medical malpractice suits and can quickly determine if you should pursue your case.

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