5 common injuries which can occur during child labour

When a woman is giving birth to a baby, there are many risks associated with the birthing process for both the child and the mother.  The labour must be monitored and carefully executed in order to ensure the safety of both the mother and child.

There are cases where the child can become injured during the process of giving birth and there are very specific symptoms to look out for in order to identify if the child has been injured at the time of birth, or not.

If the baby was injured at the time of birth, then the family is often due monetary compensation.

One of the most common birth injuries is Brachial Plexus Injury, this is when the baby sustains injuries to a grouping of nerves at the upper spine that are located up through the neck, shoulder, arm, and hand.  This can be temporary, permanent, mild, or severe and can cause the baby a lot of discomfort and pain.

The second most common type of birth injury is bone fractures.  Bone fractures can be the result of a complicated or difficult delivery process in which the stress that is put on the baby causes their bones to fracture.

Another type of common birth injury is Cephalohmatoma.  This is a condition where blood pools on top of the skull.  This is not a dangerous injury for the child to sustain and will regulate itself over time.

Caput Succedaneum is a condition where there is swelling in the scalp and the scalp can appear to be bruised or have minor discoloration.

Perinatal Asphyxia is a condition where the infant or newborn does not receive the appropriate amount of oxygen and can cause labored breathing, pale complexion, seizures, coma, and sometimes shock. If this is very sever then the baby can suffer brain injuries.