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Cerebral Palsy is a brain injury that can occur before, during or shortly after the time of birth. The condition can be caused by lack of oxygen to the…
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Erb’s Palsy is a form of Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury (or OBPI) that can arise from shoulder dystocia during birth. The injury can result in partial or complete paralysis…
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Placental Abruption occurs when the placenta comes away from the wall of the uterus. When placental abruption happens, urgent action is required. Failure to act quickly can result in…
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Delay in performing an emergency caesarean or c-section can be catastrophic to both mother and baby. A caesarean section can be a very risky operation. Mothers who have undergone…
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Lawyers use the term “wrongful birth” when a child is born with an abnormality which should have been identified and if the parents had known it would have been…
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Perineal tears during childbirth are uncommon and most cases are satisfactorily treated. However, while tearing of the perineal tissue is regarded as a natural part of giving birth, errors…
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Pre-eclampsia is a condition that seriously threatens both mother and baby. It occurs during the later stages of pregnancy and after delivery, causing fluid retention and protein to build…
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Forceps and ventouse are surgical instruments used to assist the delivery of babies. In the vast majority of incidences, these instruments are correctly used. However, mistakes do occur and…
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Shoulder dystocia can occur when a baby’s shoulder gets trapped behind the mother’s pubic bone. It can result in a range of injuries, the most serious being nerve damage…
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The brachial plexus nerves are situated in the shoulder and upper arm. These nerves can be damaged in childbirth in a number of ways, including Shoulder Dystocia. Erb’s Palsy…
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Fetal distress can occur when the unborn baby suffers from a lack of oxygen. Your baby’s distress is usually indicated by an irregular heartbeat. As with other birth injuries,…