Brain Injury
There are multiple ways that an infant can get a brain injury during childbirth, and many of them are caused by negligence. Often, brain injuries happen because of a lack of oxygen. Doctors are supposed to monitor the baby's heart rate and use a C-section if they get signs that the baby is losing oxygen. If a doctor misses these diagnostic cues, the baby can end up without oxygen for too long. Often, the damage leads to cerebral palsy, a condition where a child struggles with motion, balance, and posture. Brain injuries can also lead to some intellectual disabilities.Bone Fractures
Infants' bones do not break quite as easily as adults, but childbirth puts them under extreme pressure and contorts them in odd positions. Especially during a breech birth, fractures are common. Unfortunately, some of these bone fractures are unavoidable even when the medical professionals do everything appropriately. However, if health care providers fail to use forceps properly or to attempt to take any safety precautions, a broken bone means that you should discuss a malpractice claim with an Allentown personal injury attorney.Nerve Damage

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