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What to Do If Your Child’s Brain Injury Was Caused by Negligence

Birth asphyxia, or infant oxygen deprivation, is an incredibly serious birth injury that could potentially be prevented. When an infant does not receive an adequate supply of oxygen just before, during, or immediately following birth, he or she can suffer severe brain damage and other injuries.

Delivery room doctors, nurses, and other medical staff have a duty of care to identify and promptly address signs of infant oxygen deprivation and/or fetal distress. When they fail to do so, they can be held liable for the resulting injuries, complications, and, in some tragic cases, deaths.

If you went through a difficult labor or delivery and you believe your child’s resulting injuries, illness, or death was the result of medical negligence, contact the North Carolina birth asphyxia lawyers at Lanier Law Group.

We offer compassionate, personalized legal guidance tailored to your unique situation and the needs of your family. Our attorneys are aggressive in their pursuit of fair compensation for children and parents affected by careless and negligent healthcare providers and facilities.

Learn more during a free initial consultation. Call us at 919-342-1368 or contact us online to get started.

What Risk Factors Are Associated with Birth Asphyxia?

Doctors and other medical professionals are trained in and should be aware of the risk factors and signs of birth asphyxia. It is their responsibility to act quickly when these symptoms arise to limit the risk of injury and/or death.

Some of the common risk factors associated with birth asphyxia include:

  • Prolonged labor
  • Delayed/failure to order a cesarean section
  • Abnormal maternal blood pressure (high or low)
  • Low maternal oxygen levels in blood
  • Maternal respiratory problems
  • Placental abruption (separation of placenta from uterus)
  • Issues with the umbilical cord, including compression
  • Late birth (past 42 weeks)
  • Lack of sufficient blood flow to the infant

Other Important Signs to Monitor

Additionally, after a child is born, attending medical staff is responsible for monitoring the infant for signs of:

  • Anemia
  • Low blood pressure
  • Shock
  • Respiratory problems
  • Poor oxygen intake
  • Heart disease
  • Lung problems
  • And other issues that can all lead to asphyxia

How Negligence Leads to Birth Asphyxia

As previously mentioned, medical professionals are required to monitor the infant throughout the entire labor and delivery process, as well as after the baby is born. Failure to notice or address signs of fetal distress is considered negligence.

Birth asphyxia may have resulted from medical negligence if doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals:

Note that these are just some examples of how negligence can lead to birth asphyxia. If you suspect your child was injured as a result of your doctor or another medical professional’s improper care, reach out to Lanier Law Group today.

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To speak to an experienced birth asphyxia lawyer in North Carolina, call Lanier Law Group at 919-342-1368. Se habla español.

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