Birth Asphyxia
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August 18, 2025
Side Effects of Birth Asphyxia
Depending on how quickly birth asphyxia is addressed, there can be a variety of side effects that occur. Due to the lack of oxygen reaching the brain, any of the following injuries may occur:
- Paralysis
- Cerebral palsy
- Impaired development
- Seizures
- Fetal stroke
- Physical impairments
How Can an Experienced Medical Malpractice Lawyer Help?
Anything can happen throughout the complex processes of pregnancy, labor, and delivery. All injuries that happen to children are heartbreaking and can be prevented. If you feel as though medical malpractice may have played a part in your birth injury, reach out for legal advice and an experienced medical malpractice attorney will investigate your case.
Was it Medical Negligence?
Birth asphyxia, while traumatic, is not always the fault of a medical professional. This birth injury can occur due to a wide variety of circumstances. However, it is important to recognize when the situation may have occurred because of medical negligence.
Examples of medical negligence that may result in birth asphyxia include:
- Failure to acknowledge existing risks or complications
- Delayed cesarean delivery
- Failure to respond to signs of fetal distress
- Improper use of birth tools
- Failure to treat injuries quickly and accordingly
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