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Pennsylvania Birth Injury Lawyer

Events Associated with a Birth Injury

Some of the problems encountered during pregnancy or childbirth that may contribute to a birth injury include:

• Changing fetal condition during labor, particularly changes in fetal heart rate.

• Changing conditions of the mother during pregnancy. For example, change in blood pressure, use of magnesium sulfate, or seizures.

• Failure of medical staff to order or interpret specific tests during pregnancy.

• Failure of medical staff to perform a cesarean section early enough during labor so that damage as a result of fetal distress, infection, or trauma is not prevented.

• Failure to obtain a complete medical history, including a history of your family or hereditary conditions applicable to you.

• Vaginal birth after cesarean section.

• Preterm delivery - this certainly is not always preventable, but doctors and hospitals can do a great deal to lessen the risk of harm to the baby by dealing with the problem properly.

• Taking longer than 30 minutes to deliver your baby after a cesarean section is called.

• Shoulder dystocia: the baby's shoulders get stuck after the head is delivered.

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Have you or anyone you care about experienced the birth injury of a child? Contact a Pennsylvania birth injury lawyer at SchmidtKramer today. Our office is located in Harrisburg, and we have successfully advocated for clients throughout Pennsylvania, including Camp Hill, Carlisle, Chambersburg, Harrisburg, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lewisburg, Lewistown, Mechanicsburg, Palmyra, Perry County, Pottsville, Shippensburg, State College, and York. Complete a FREE Online Consultation Form or call us today.