Could Your Baby’s Birth Injury Have Been Avoided?
We strive to be the best parents we can be, shielding our children from harm as much as possible. We expect the people trusted with their healthcare needs to do the same. However, that doesn’t always happen. Our children can be born with injuries caused by those responsible for their care. While some birth injuries are unavoidable, healthcare providers can make some of the following mistakes: Incorrect Tool and Instrument Use Medical professionals can choose from many tools and instruments to help deliver babies safely. However, law experts like The Tinker Law Firm PLLC often meet with stressed parents whose physicians misused medical equipment and harmed their children. Vacuum extractors and forceps are among the most common equipment misused. Improper use of forceps can result in bruising and skull fractures. Incorrect vacuum extractor use can sometimes cause hematoma, hemorrhaging, and jaundice. Failure to Provide Oxygen Challenges during the birthing process can someti