What is a Birth Injury?
March 23, 2006
Complications during pregnancy and birth may harm the baby or the mother. A common cause of birth injuries is a doctor's failure to assess or respond to complications or disorders during the pregnancy or birthing process. Another common cause of birth injury occurs when the woman is given a prescription drug that ultimately harms the baby or adversely affects the pregnancy. It is important to note that a birth injury is different than a birth defect, which is not caused by medical professionals.