Brachial Plexus Injury Less Frequent in C-Section Births, New Journal Article Reports
A research paper to be published in 2010 by the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology finds that "cesarean delivery was associated with decreased odds of all birth trauma...due to decreased odds of clavicle fractures..., brachial plexus..., and scalp injuries..." as compared to infants who were delivered through the vaginal canal. The paper (in press) was originally presented in at the District IV Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Orlando, Florida, in Sept. 2008.
Brachial plexus injury and Erbs Palsy are paralyzing conditions that can arise when medical mistakes are made during child birth.
Along with shoulder dystocia, these types of birth injuries can occur during a difficult delivery process, for example when the infant's shoulder gets "stuck" -- resulting in nerve damage that can affect mobility and usage of the shoulders, arms, and hands.
Florida Erbs Palsy lawyers are versed in the medical liability, malpractice, and negligence issues surrounding these types of debilitating birthing injuries. Responsible doctors are aware of a patient's medical history and communicate with the mother about her birthing options, particularly when vaginal birth may cause difficulties (e.g., in overweight women or those who have experienced difficult vaginal births in the past).
The miracle of childbirth always comes with risks. The new journal article concludes that, "Infants delivered by cesarean are at risk for different types of birth trauma from infants delivered vaginally." A brachial plexus injury attorney who has worked with Florida families and injured children knows that mothers should be informed by their doctors and obstetricians of their risks and options prior to actually delivering their babies.
Route of delivery and neonatal birth trauma (Abstract -- Article In Press)
American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology Jan. 15, 2010
Citation: Moczygemba CK, Paramsothy P, Meikle S, et al. Route of delivery and neonatal birth trauma. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2010;202:x.ex-x.ex.
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