EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS AFTER FORCEPS DELIVERY
BABY BIRTH INJURY LAWYERS: HOLDING MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS RESPONSIBLE FOR BIRTH INJURIES
When labor becomes difficult, a medical practitioner may use forceps—a medical instrument designed to extract the baby’s head—to pull the baby through the birth canal rather than using a vacuum extractor. Sometimes an episiotomy (a perineal incision) is performed so that the medical practitioner can use forceps to assist the mother during delivery. When an attempted forceps delivery fails, an emergency cesarean section may be required. At Baby Birth Injury Lawyers, our attorneys have represented many families whose children sustained birth injuries due to the improper use of forceps during delivery.
Prior to receiving a forceps delivery, there are several circumstances that must be in place. That is because this should only be done when absolutely necessary because of the risks involved. The following are the only circumstances in which a forceps delivery should occur:
- The cervix must be dilated while the membrane ruptured. At the same time, the baby’s head must be pointed downward toward the birth canal
- Labor is not progressing no matter what
- Baby’s position is not known
- Baby has an irregular heartbeat
- Baby’s head is in the wrong direction
- Mother has health concerns that may pose risks due to pushing on contractions
- Skull fractures
- Blood clots, which can lead to strokes.
- Facial nerve damage
- Cerebral palsy
- Facial lacerations or bruising
The proper positioning of the forceps on the child’s head is of vital importance. If you believe your child’s birth injury is linked to the use of forceps, our nationally recognized law firm can help you pursue compensation.
Forceps Injury Attorneys, Representing Families Nationwide
During our more than 30 years of experience, our team of forceps injury lawyers have secured over ONE BILLION dollars in verdicts and settlements for families across the nation. We are passionate when it comes to handling birth injury cases because we know how hard these situations are for families. Should you choose to retain our services, you can feel confident in knowing you are being represented by highly skilled trial lawyers with ample resources and access to medical experts and analysts.
For passionate legal representation, call Baby Birth Injury Lawyers as soon as possible.
