Birth Trauma Lawsuit

Birth Trauma: Recognizing Fetal Distress If your baby suffered trauma during labor and delivery that resulted in brain damage, cerebral palsy or other serious complications, you may want an attorney to consider your case. The fetal heart rate monitor indicates if the baby is suffering fetal distress. FHA240 bpm FHR240 bpm 210 -210 100- 100 150 420 -90- -90- 60 60 30 30 12 12 10 UA Ommilg Fetal Heart Monitoring: C-Section v. Vaginal Delivery When doctors and nurses fail to properly monitor a baby's heart rate during labor and/or fail to properly administer Pitocen to stimulate delivery or timely perform a C-section, the results can be devastating. Failure to recognize fetal distress and timely deliver a baby can result in fetal Pitocen is a drug used to induce or speed up the labor and delivery process. hypoxia (not enough oxygen It is usually given to a mother when labor is stalled or when induction is necessary to prevent harm to the baby or mother. to the baby). This can cause: Brain injury Cerebral palsy A fetal heart monitor can give medical professionals critical information that can indicate if the baby is suffering from oxygen deprivation. An emergency C-section may need to be performed when complications arise during labor and delivery. Cortical blindness * Mental retardation Developmental delays Stillbirth Call Today for a Free Confidential Consultation BRETT H. OPPENHEIMER, PLLC ATTORNEY AT LAW Toll Free (866) 935-5729 sUopeJuon (6H wu) Fetal Heart Rate (beats/min)