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Birth Trauma

MARYLAND BIRTH INJURY LAWYERS

Birth traumas are birth injuries caused by physical or mechanical means such as compression or traction on a certain body part during childbirth. While they account for only a very small percentage of neonatal deaths, according to the website emedicine.com, birth injuries occur at a rate of 6-8 per 1000 live births.

Most birth injuries--including scrapes, bruises, forceps scars and other minor injuries--heal rather quickly over time. However, more serious birth injuries can inflict long-lasting damage from which a child may never fully recover. In Maryland, birth injury attorneys at Nash & Associates LLC are here to help you attain rightful compensation if your child suffered a birth injury.

Risk factors for birth injuries

Every birth carries with it the risk of birth injury or trauma, but the following factors may increase the likelihood, including:

Very high or low birth weight
The large head of an infant
The use of forceps or vacuum

Breech delivery
A small or abnormally shaped pelvis in the mother

Preventing birth injuries

Oftentimes, birth injuries can be prevented by the vigilance of a doctor who pays attention to risk factors and takes appropriate steps to mitigate them. Caesarean section can help prevent birth injuries caused by certain of the aforementioned risk factors. It is also important for an expecting mother to make sure that her health and the health of her child is as good as it can be throughout the pregnancy. She should visit her doctor regularly to detect any possible risk factors for birth injury, as early as possible.

Serious birth injuries

While many birth injuries are minor and heal relatively quickly, some birth traumas can result in serious injury and a permanent debilitating condition.

Erb’s palsy – a condition which can affect function in the arms and shoulders, and is caused by excessive pressure on the head and neck during birth.
Cerebral palsy – brain damage that reduces motor control function. Symptoms of cerebral palsy can take many forms, and can include difficulty walking, balancing, and talking.
Bone fracture – a breech or otherwise complicated delivery can result in a bone fracture.

Contact Maryland birth injury attorneys

In Maryland, birth injury attorneys at Nash and Associates LLC are known for the compassion they show to their clients. If your child has suffered a birth injury, make sure that you have the best legal team by your side. Contact a Maryland birth injury attorney at Nash & Associates today for an initial consultation.