Does My Child Have A Birth Injury?
What is a birth injury?
A birth injury, also referred to as birth trauma, is any type of injury sustained by an infant as a result of the childbirth process. It is estimated that as many as seven babies out of 1,000 in the United States suffer harm during labor and delivery. Birth injuries can take on many forms and vary in severity. In some cases, unfortunately, birth injuries are caused by negligence on the part of a professional medical provider.
Although there are numerous types of birth injuries, some of the more common occurrences include:
- Bruising, lacerations, or forceps marks
- Brain damage
- Internal bleeding
- Severe swelling of the scalp
- Breakage of small blood vessels in the eyes
- Facial paralysis
- Fractures
- Shoulder dystocia injuries
- Erb’s palsy (also called brachial plexus palsy)
- Cerebral palsy
What is the difference between a birth defect and a birth injury?
A birth defect is present at the time of birth, caused by factors such as a genetic condition or toxic exposure inside the womb. In contrast, a birth injury generally results from complications arising from the childbirth process itself.
Find out more about the causes of birth injuries.
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