Fetal Distress Lawyers
The delivery of a new baby can be a very exciting time, but it can also be very frightening if things don’t go according to plan. Sometimes the fetus may become distressed during labour and delivery, which will require that he be delivered immediately, either by emergency cesarean or by assisted vaginal delivery. In most cases there will be signs that the fetus is in distress. The fetal heart rate may drop or increase to an abnormal level. Excessive bleeding from the mother or signs of meconium may also indicate that the fetus is in distress.
Your health care providers should be watching for signs of fetal distress throughout your labour and delivery. Failure on the part of your health care team to watch for or to notice signs that your fetus is in distress may constitute medical malpractice. Fetal distress often occurs when the fetus is no longer receiving the oxygen that he requires. This may be due to an obstruction of the umbilical cord or a problem with the placenta. If your health care professionals fail to properly assess and respond to fetal distress, the results can be devastating. A lack of oxygen to the fetus for even a few minutes can result in permanent brain damage or death. Babies who suffer from a lack of oxygen during delivery are often diagnosed with cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and other debilitating conditions that will affect them for life.
At Girones, we understand that a medical error resulting in a birth injury, or in the death of your baby, has been devastating for your entire family. Your child’s birth injury will bring unexpected challenges and expenses. We will work to obtain the financial compensation that you deserve so that you can focus on meeting your family’s ongoing and changing needs.
