Breech Presentation and Birth Asphyxia
Mismanagement of breech presentation caused a little boy to experience a lack of oxygen to his brain, which caused hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), seizures & cerebral palsy.
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Mismanaged breech birth, umbilical cord compression and delayed resuscitation cause HIE
/0 Comments/in Cerebral Palsy, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) /by Jesse ReiterFailure to perform a C-section when breech presentation was present & delayed resuscitation at birth caused newborn to suffer severe asphyxia.
New Study Indicates C-Sections Are Safer for Breech Delivery
/0 Comments/in Birth Injury /by Jesse ReiterBirth injuries can occur if a baby in breech presentation isn’t properly delivered. Due to the complications that can occur when a baby is in breech position, a C-section delivery is usually the safest way to deliver the baby.
Hospital Refuses to Treat Child for Erb’s Palsy; Arm May Get Paralyzed
/0 Comments/in Birth Injury /by Jesse ReiterPlea for immediate surgery on a girl with Erb’s palsy emphasizes the importance of early recognition and treatment of severe Erb’s palsy: if surgery doesn’t occur by 9 months, the arm will likely be paralyzed.
C-Section: Safest Delivery Method for Preterm Breech Infants
/0 Comments/in Birth Injury /by Jesse ReiterRecent research published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology reveals that infants less than 32 weeks gestation had a significantly lower mortality rate when delivered by a planned C-section vs. vaginal delivery.
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