Childbirth is supposed to be a celebratory time, welcoming your newborn baby into the world and your family. New parents don’t want to think about what could go wrong during their child’s birth. Unfortunately, physicians and other medical professionals tasked with the care of the mother and her newborn don’t always perform the necessary actions during pregnancy to prepare for a safe birth. Alternatively, everything could go right during your pregnancy, but your doctor or other hospital staff might perform the wrong actions or inactions, either negligently or intentionally, causing a preventable yet irreversible injury to your infant during labor and delivery.
If your infant suffers an injury before or during their birth, it’s important to know everything you can about birth injuries and how to safeguard yourself and your child best as you determine your options for treatment, long-term care, and financial and legal help.
Visit www.birthinjurycenter.org to learn more.