Birth Injuries Caused by Forceps
In maternity wards, the use of forceps to assist the birthing process is a fairly common part of complicated deliveries. Considering that there are a large number of problems that can arise due to the mother’s medical history or the infant’s position in the womb, there are times when a doctor simply must intervene. Using forceps allows a physician to grasp the infant by the head and pull him or her from the mother. In some cases, this can be an effective solution to a problematic birth, but it can also lead to serious birth injuries in negligent hands.
Contact the Austin birth injury attorneys of the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C. today at 877-948-4842 if your family has suffered because of the negligence of a doctor or other medical professional. Our experienced legal advocates can help you seek the justice you deserve.
Health Problems Associated with Forceps
As the use of forceps in childbirth has been recorded for centuries in Western medicine, the practice has some well-documented side effects that may occur when physicians are not careful. Being too rough with the child or the mother can result in a range of injuries that may include:
- Skull and bone fractures
- Cephalohematomas and other bruises
- Temporary disfigurement
- Lacerations and tearing in the womb
- Facial paralysis or nerve damage
Although some of these are temporary developments, treatment may still be necessary to stop any developing complications. As with any medical procedure, these treatments can take a financial and emotional toll on a family. It should not be the responsibility of a patient to pay for a physician’s mistake.
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If your family has faced injuries because of the improper use of forceps during childbirth, contact the Austin birth injury attorneys of the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C. today at 877-948-4842 to discuss your potential claim.
