How Brain Injuries Happen
If a doctor or nurse makes a mistake during labor and delivery, it is very often the baby’s brain that suffers the most damage. This most often happens if something is preventing the flow of blood to the baby’s brain. If the nurse is adequately monitoring the fetal heart strip during labor, he or she should be able to timely recognize that something is wrong and notify the doctor.
Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
If the mother had gestational diabetes, she is at an increased risk of delivering a large baby. Large babies, whether due to gestational diabetes or other causes, are more likely to encounter shoulder dystocia.
Trauma-Related Brain Damage
If the doctor does something during the delivery that damages the baby’s skull, like squeezing too hard with forceps, the baby may suffer localized damage to parts of their brain. Depending on the area of the brain that is damaged, the child could have movement problems, cognitive deficits, or emotional issues.
What to Do If You Suspect Brain Injury
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